Moon Valley Nurseries
Mesquite Chilean
Chilean Mesquite/Prosopis chilensis
The number one selling desert tree in the Southwest! When you need a fast growing shade tree that uses minimal water and looks fantastic, this is the tree! Trees have been known to double in size in a year or so!
Water: Desert
Evergreen: Mild Winters only
Size: Medium/Large
This tree is number one for a reason... It works well in almost any application, it's easy to grow and it grows extremely fast!
In addition, you can dry the cuttings from pruning and use for wonderful mesquite barbeque!
Fertilize with Moon Dust to keep full and robust.
