Prosopis glandulosa (Western Honey Mesquite)
Botanical Information
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Prosopis |
| Species | glandulosa |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Southwestern United States of America and Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 9 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May, June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Mesquite needs deep watering to become a tree, but tolerates drought thereafter. Will remain a shrub if not watered. |
| Landscape | It can be used as a shade tree in urban locations. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Flower Description | Pale yellow coloured flowers that are about 7.5 cm long. |
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