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Prosopis glandulosa


Western Honey Mesquite




Origin:  Southwestern United States of America and Mexico.
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Prosopis
Species
glandulosa
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)
Height
9 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
Landscape
It can be used as a shade tree in urban locations.
Shape
Mesquite needs deep watering to become a tree, but tolerates drought thereafter. Will remain a shrub if not watered.
Growth
Fast
Flower Description
Pale yellow coloured flowers that are about 7.5 cm long.
Notable Specimens
Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
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