A fast-growing and drought-tolerant deciduous tree, the Thornless Hybrid Mesquite is prized for its feathery, fern-like foliage, graceful canopy, and lack of sharp thorns, making it an ideal choice for residential and urban landscapes. This hybrid combines the best traits of native mesquites while offering a clean and manageable option for shade and ornamental use in arid and semi-arid climates.
Prosopis spp. (Thornless South American Mesquite)
Prosopis spp
Thornless South American Mesquite
A fast-growing and drought-tolerant deciduous tree, the Thornless Hybrid Mesquite is prized for its feathery, fern-like foliage, graceful canopy, and lack of sharp thorns, making it an ideal choice for residential and urban landscapes. This hybrid combines the best traits of native mesquites while offering a clean and manageable option for shade and ornamental use in arid and semi-arid climates.
| Plant Type | Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 20-30 ft |
| Spread | 35 (ft) |
| Spacing | 20'(ft) |
| Characteristics | Semi-Evergreen |
| Attracts | Birds, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Heat |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MWSN
Image by: MWSN
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