Chilean Mesquite


Scientific Name: Prosopis chilensis Stuntz
Synonym: Ceratonia chilensis
Family: Fabaceae
Chilean Mesquite(Prosopis chilensis)
Chilean mesquite at the Desert Botanical Garden.
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 10-13,27-30
USDA: 8b-11

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-9°C)

Heat Tolerance: Excellent

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Chile

Growth Habits: Mostly deciduous trees, up to 30 feet tall (9 m)

Watering Needs: Little water

Propagation: Seeds, cuttings

Chilean Mesquite(Prosopis chilensis)

Although the Chilean Mesquite has normally thorns, a thornless cutting-propagated cultivar is available.

Chilean Mesquite(Prosopis chilensis)

 

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