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.
Designer:
Bench Tohono Chul Park Image:
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Photographer: Jo Miller
Water Saving Tip:
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.
