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Prosopis glandulosa thornless 'AZT'

Thornless Honey Mesquit 'AZT'

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Description

Willow-like appearance with delicate leaf canopy and grayish sculptural trunk. Will reach a mature size of 35' x 40' at a medium to fast rate . Long greenish yellow flowers appear in the late spring and are followed by narrow bright red to tan seed pods. Accepts full sun. Very frost tolerant and grows well where other mesquites are damaged. Ideal for providing filtered shade, windbreaks, or barrier plantings. -Arid Zone Trees

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

Green, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Brown, Red

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Park, Street Tree, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.