Prosopis glandulosa
HONEY MESQUITE
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: medium soil salinity, heavy frost
7m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Flowers: cream

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Ornamental Fruit: pod

Bark & Stems: thorns

Edibility: edible fruit
 
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Prosopis glandulosa
HONEY MESQUITE
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: medium soil salinity, heavy frost
7m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: cream

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Ornamental Fruit: pod

Bark & Stems: thorns

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & dry style designs

Uses: informal screen, barrier, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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