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Prosopis pubescens

Screw Bean Mesquite, Tornillo

Plant photo of: Prosopis pubescens
Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Semievergreen tree forms a multi trunked tree or large shrub. Medium green fernlike foliage drops with winter cold. Fuzzy yellow 2" flower spikes appear spring to early summer. Flowers are followed by beans which appear in tight coils. Needs well drained soil. Accepts full sun. Has small spines and leaves. Stems are gray. Native to southern Arizona.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Hedge, Mass Planting, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

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