Prosopis glandulosa
Texas Honey Mesquite
Description
Deciduous tree grows to 30' x 30'. Blooms in spring with pale yellow flower long, narrow beans in summer. Foliage is larger and brighter green than other mesquites. Native to Texas and Mexico.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Street Tree, With Rocks
Special Uses
Shade Tree, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace damaged nozzles or heads with those identical to other heads on the same valve.
Mixing different types of heads on the same valve will create overly dry areas or overly wet areas.