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Western Honey Mesquite
Prosopis glandulosa torreyana
Qualifies for Tree Enhancement Program
Climate Resiliency
5 out of 5 stars
This tree is an excellent choice for providing filtered shade to desert and wildlife gardens. Because Western Honey Mesquite is thorny, don't place it too close to patios or walkways. The seedpods provide food for wildlife.
- Plant type: Perennial
- Water requirement: Low
- Sun exposure: Full
- Height range: 20 Feet
- Width range: 20 Feet
- Canopy value: 236 ft²
- Growth rate: Medium
- Seasonal habit: Deciduous
- Flower color: Yellow
- Flower season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Fruit color: Brown
- Fruit season: Summer, Autumn, Winter
- General foliage color: Green
- Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
- Native location: Native in the Mojave Desert; occurs from the San Joaquin Valley to Texas and into Mexico.
- PH preference: Not Particular
- Sunset zones: 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
- USDA hardiness zone: 3a, 3b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
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