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- Honey Mesquite
Honey Mesquite
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Botanical Name
Prosopis glandulosa var. glandulosa
Plant Type
Trees (Large)
Plant Height Min
25ft
Plant Height Max
40ft
Light
Sun
Seasonal Interest From
Spring
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Plant Color
White
Plant Spread Min
25ft
Plant Spread Max
30ft
Water Needs
Very Low
Seasonal Interest To
Fall
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Zilker Only
N/A
2-3" long blooms; bright green foliage and weeping shape; very slow growing; thorns; excellent nectar source;Thornless Mesquite is Prosopis chilensis; prune to shape or raise canopy if needed