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Prosopis Species, Screw Bean, Screwbean Mesquite

Prosopispubescens

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Prosopis (PROS-oh-pis)

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Species

pubescens (pew-BES-senz)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Albuquerque, NM (Zone 7b) | December 2006 | positive

Excellent drought tolerant small tree for the southwest (up to 5,000 feet).

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