Gratis Garden Trees
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
(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 >
Accessed on Jul 23, 2021. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1143 >
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