Trees
South American Mesquite Hybrid
Prosopis hybrid
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Limit water to control rapid growth and windstorm uprooting. Be sure to look for thornless selections at your local nursery. Note: may be sold as P. chilensis, P. alba, or P. hybrid.
The Basics
Type: TreesSun: Full/reflected SunHardiness: 15°FWater: Very LowNative To: Horticultural selectionGrowth
Growth Rate: FastMature Height: 30'Mature Width: 30'Mature Form: Wide crownFoliage
Semi-evergreenColor: Dark greenTexture: FineWildlife
Flowers
Flower Color: Yellow, GreenSeason: SpringComments
Litter: SeasonalThorns: VariableIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F15672031638f48363b.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert