Prosopis glandulosa torreyana (Western Honey Mesquite) up to ~35'-high x ~35'-wide (oval to 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
SelecTree. UFEI. "Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana Tree Record." 1995-2021. Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. Accessed on Jul 23, 2021. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1143 >
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