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Bench Tohono Chul Park
Chilean Mesquite
Chilean Mesquite

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

Photographer: Jo Miller

Water Saving Tip:

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