Mesquite, Black

Prosopis velutina

Basics

Plant Type :Shrub, Tree
Hardiness Range : Minimum :8.5
Maximum :11
Zone : 8,9,10,11

Height Range : Minimum :457.2
Maximum :609.6

Spread Range : Minimum :609.6
Maximum :762

Growth Range :Average growth rate

Shape : Rounded, Spreading or horizontal

Exposure (light) : Full sun

Wetness Tolerance : Moist
Persistnece : Deciduous, Semi-evergreen
Leaf Color : Green

Fall Color : No change in color, Not showy

Bloom

Color : Yellow
Time : Early spring, Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer

Fruit Color : Brown
Attribute : Inconspicuous flowers or blooms

Care & Uses

Salt Tolerance :High salt tolerance
Environment :Drought tolerant
Soil Condition :Acidic, Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained