Prosopis glandulosa ssp. torreyana, Mesquite
A small, fast growing California Native tree that can reach up to 30 feet tall and 20 feet wide. The yellow flowers bloom in spring and winter. It is deciduous in the winter. This plant has tightly twisted legumes (seedpods) which very much resemble turned screws.
Plant with: Use with other trees and shrubs such as (), (), (), ( or actonii), Barrel Cactus (), (), (), (), Palo Verde (), (), (), and (Yucca shidigera)
| Family Name | Fabaceae |
| Species Name | Prosopis glandulosa ssp. torreyana |
| Common Name | Mesquite |
| Native to | California, Southwest, Mexico |
| Plant Type | Large shrub, small tree |
| Height x Width | 20-30’ x 20’ (canopy) |
| Growth Habit | Spreading canopy |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Sun Exposure | Full |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Soil Type | Well draining, often in sandy soils or decomposed granite |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flowering Months | Spring, summer |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Winter deciduous |
| Fragrant | Mildly |
| Cold Hardy to | 10° F |
| Attracts pollinators | Bees, butterflies, birds |
| Container Plant | Yes |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | Moderately |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |
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