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Prosopis chilensis

Chilean Mesquite

Plant photo of: Prosopis chilensis
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Semievergreen tree can rapidly grow to 30' x 30'. Thorns are variable. Can be multitrunked. Dark coarse textured bark. Accepts reflected sun. Upright grower with wide crown. Avoid overwatering to control windstorm uprooting. Yellow-green flowers in spring.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

Green, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Street Tree, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Screen, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.