Common Name: Screwbean Mesquite (Tornillo) Latin Name: Prosopis pubescens Tree Size: Small Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Slow Water Needs: Moist Tolerances: Salty soil or sea-spray, drought, poorly drained sites, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, attractive seeds or fruit, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features: Trunk shape; wildlife utilize the twisted seed pods; leaves cast a light, filtered shade. Comments: Similar to Honey Mesquite, but suited more to moist sites in the Trans-Pecos. Problems: Thorns; could be hard to find in nurseries. Firewise: Yes

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