Prosopsis velutina

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Velvet Mesquite

 
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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Tree grows to 25' x 25' moderatly fast. Fernlike gray-green leaves. Pale yellow flowers in the spring. Accepts reflected sun. Excellent wildlife plant. Native to Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts.

 

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Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.