Argentine Mesquite (Prosopis alba)

Argentine Mesquite
Scientific Name: Prosopis alba Griseb.
Family: Fabaceae

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Prosopis alba seedlings Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: 10-13,27-30
USDA: 9-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 20°F (-7°C)
Heat Tolerance: Excellent
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Argentine
Growth Habits: Mostly evergreen trees, up to 30 feet tall (9 m)
Watering Needs: Little water
Propagation: Seeds

Probably a cultivar of the Chilean mesquite. The Argentine Mesquite haa a bluish foliage. The leaves fall in the spring while the new set of leaves is getting ready to come out.

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