Prosopis glandulosa

Honey Mesquite

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Common Name:

Honey Mesquite

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Yellow

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

1525 cm

Maximum width:

1065 cm

Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) - Description

Prosopis glandulosa, commonly known as honey mesquite, is a species of small to medium-sized flowering tree in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to the Southwestern United States and Mexico, growing as far north as southern Kansas and as far east as the eastern fifth of Texas, where average annual rainfall is in excess of 40 inches (100 cm).

Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) - Growth

Can be used for erosion control, a wind break or a screen.

Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) - Planting

Sow seeds where you want to the plant to grow (be it indoors in a container or outside if your climate permits) when the seeds are ripe. Root cuttings in summer. Provide excellent drainage for the cuttings.

Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) - Pest

Prone to rust and root rots. Excellent draining soil helps prevent root rot.

Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) - Interesting facts

Wood is used in flavoring smoked and grilled meats. The flowers can be used for the production of honey. The fruits can be used in cattle feed. Some of the desert mesquites have the ability to prevent seeds of other plants from successfully germinating. The plant exudes a compound, believed to be L-tryptophan amongst others, that inhibits seed germination. This process is called allelopathy. Having allelopathic properties decreases the chance of competition from other plants.