Arizona native mesquite develops into a large deciduous shrub or medium-sized tree, growing to about 30' tall and wide. Its dense canopy of ferny green foliage provides welcome shade in the summer months. It does have small, sharp thorns so be cautious about site selection. This tree is native from southern Arizona into western Texas and south into Mexico, and is common at elevations below 5,000 feet. This extremely tough tree is tolerant of drought, full sun, reflected heat, and is cold-hardy to 0° F.
Prosopis juliflora (Arizona Native Mesquite, Velvet Mesquite)
Prosopis juliflora
Velvet Mesquite, Arizona Mesquite, Neltuma velutina, Prosopis articulata, Prosopis chilensis var. velutina, Prosopis juliflora, Prosopis juliflora var. articulata, Prosopis juliflora var. velutina
Arizona native mesquite develops into a large deciduous shrub or medium-sized tree, growing to about 30' tall and wide. Its dense canopy of ferny green foliage provides welcome shade in the summer months. It does have small, sharp thorns so be cautious about site selection. This tree is native from southern Arizona into western Texas and south into Mexico, and is common at elevations below 5,000 feet. This extremely tough tree is tolerant of drought, full sun, reflected heat, and is cold-hardy to 0° F.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub, Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 7 (0° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 20' - 30 (ft) |
| Spread | 20' - 30 (ft) |
| Spacing | 20' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Rain Gardens |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: Wiki Commons
Image by: Wiki Commons
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