Thornless Mesquite
Thornless Mesquite
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Prosopis alba x chilensis
Chilean Mesquite
12
–
30 feet
20
–
30 feet
Hybrid, South America
Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Very Low
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About This Plant
Sun or dappled shade. Semi-evergreen. In trials around San Antonio, this South American mesquite has proven cold hardy to at least 15 degrees.
Fairly fast growing, this species can be expected to eventually grow larger than the native honey mesquites — up to 30′ tall and wide — but there are few local examples of this size. Under typical lawn irrigation, it grows a dense canopy from a very limited root system — potentially outgrowing its roots and toppling over. To avoid this, make an effort to establish a strong root system (see Maintenance.)
Maintenance
During establishment, water deeply and infrequently in spring and summer. Pruning during the growing season (of not more than 20% of the canopy) can encourage root growth proportional to the canopy.
Features
Plant Type:
Large Tree
Size:
12-30' H, 20-30' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy
Wildlife:
Flower Color:
Green, Yellow
Bloom Time:
May, June
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Chilopsis linearis
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