Prosopis chilensis |
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Chilean Mesquite |
Information by: Kathleen Moore Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
Description
Semievergreen tree can rapidly grow to 30' x 30'. Thorns are variable. Can be multitrunked. Dark coarse textured bark. Accepts reflected sun. Upright grower with wide crown. Avoid overwatering to control windstorm uprooting. Yellow-green flowers in spring.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
Green, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.