Prosopis glandulosa thornless 'AZT'
Thornless Honey Mesquit 'AZT'
Description
Willow-like appearance with delicate leaf canopy and grayish sculptural trunk. Will reach a mature size of 35' x 40' at a medium to fast rate . Long greenish yellow flowers appear in the late spring and are followed by narrow bright red to tan seed pods. Accepts full sun. Very frost tolerant and grows well where other mesquites are damaged. Ideal for providing filtered shade, windbreaks, or barrier plantings. -Arid Zone Trees
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
Green, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio, Park, Street Tree, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Screen, Shade Tree, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In the fall, unless it is very hot outside, you can reduce your total watering time by 1/2.
Do not reduce run times, reduce the number of watering days.