Prosopis velutina (Velvet Mesquite)
Botanical Information
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Prosopis |
| Species | velutina |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Southern United States of America and northern Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Commonly used for residential or commercial landscapes and other urban areas. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | It grows larger in areas with ample water, smaller in open, dry grasslands. |
| Leaf Description | 7.5 - 15 cm long and fine needle-like leaves that fold closed at night. |
| Fruit Description | 7.5 - 22 cm long and 1 cm wide brown pods. |
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