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Photo Credit:  SelecTree. "Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana Tree Record." 1995-2020. May 26, 2020. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/prosopis-glandulosa-torreyana >
Gratis Garden Trees
Prosopis glandulosa torreyana
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(Western Honey Mesquite)​
​25'-35'-high x 25'-35'-wide
​(round to umbrella to vase shaped canopy)
​deciduous
medium green, gold leaves
greenish yellow flowers
brown pods (Summer)
​origin:  California to Texas and northern Mexico (native)
low water use
loamy to sandy soil with average to fast drainage
no soil amendment (per pH 7.0–10.0)
litter maintenance:  medium/dry fruit
low flammability
unknown branch strength
pruning maintenance:  medium (mostly per thinning)
allergenicity:  high
​plant at least 2 feet from masonry
​local Sunset Zones 18-24
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​please email:  Info@PalisadesBeautiful.org.
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