Prosopis chilensis |
+ Add |
Chilean Mesquite |
Description
Semievergreen tree can rapidly grow to 30' x 30'. Thorns are variable. Can be multitrunked. Dark coarse textured bark. Accepts reflected sun. Upright grower with wide crown. Avoid overwatering to control windstorm uprooting. Yellow-green flowers in spring.
-
Anatomy
-
Sun/Water
-
Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
Green, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Street Tree, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Screen, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.