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Chilean Mesquite
Hildeman's Cereus
Chilean Mesquite

Common name:Chilean Mesquite
Botanical name:Prosopis chilensis

Semievergreen tree can rapidly grow to 30' x 30'. Thorns are variable. Can be multitrunked. Dark coarse textured bark. Accepts reflected sun. Upright grower with wide crown. Avoid overwatering to control windstorm uprooting. Yellow-green flowers in spring.

Hildeman's Cereus

Common name:Hildeman's Cereus
Botanical name:Cereus hildemannianus

Tall, multi-stemmed plants that grow quickly and are more tolerant of regular watering than many cacti. Large, fragrant, white flowers occur at night in the summer followed by large, red fruit that is relished by birds and wildlife.

Designer: Sue Hakala, Homeowner

Sunken Garden Succulents
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Photographer: Kathleen Moore

Water Saving Tip:

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