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Prosopis glandulosa

Texas Honey Mesquite

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

 

Description

Deciduous tree grows to 30' x 30'. Blooms in spring with pale yellow flower long, narrow beans in summer. Foliage is larger and brighter green than other mesquites. Native to Texas and Mexico.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Water Saving Tip:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.