Chilean Mesquite
Prosopis species
Limit water to control rapid growth and windstorm uprooting. Be sure to look for thornless selections at your local nursery. Note: may be sold as P. chilensis, P. alba, or P. hybrid.
THE BASICS
Type: Tree
Sun: Full/reflected sun
Hardiness: 15°F
Water: Very Low
Native to: Horticultural selection
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 30 feet
Mature Width: 30 feet
Mature Form: Wide crown
FOLIAGE
Semievergreen
Color: Dark green
Texture: Fine
WILDLIFE
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Yellow-green
Season: spring
COMMENTS
Litter: Seasonal
Thorns: Variable
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert