Common Name: Honey Mesquite Latin Name: Prosopis glandulosa Tree Size: Medium Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Dry Tolerances: Salty soil or sea-spray, drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, showy or fragrant flower, attractive seeds or fruit, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features: Trunk shape; wildlife utilize the red seed pods; leaves cast a light, filtered shade. Comments: Extremely drought-tolerant native. Prune to develop strong branch and trunk structure. Problems: Fruit drop; thorns; drooping branches Firewise: Yes

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