Trees

Honey Mesquite

Prosopis glandulosa

$220.00

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Sun: Full Sun
Water Needs: Very Low
Mature Height: 15–30 ft
Mature Width: 15–30 ft
Bloom Season: Spring to Summer
Flower Color: Yellow
Growth Rate: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to 0°F
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Las Cruces Suitability: Excellent — Desert Adapted

Why We Recommend It

Native to the desert Southwest, Honey Mesquite is perfectly adapted to the hot, arid climate of Las Cruces. It offers light, dappled shade and is incredibly drought tolerant.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

Xeriscape
Shade
Windbreaks
Front Yards

Full Sun
Very Low Water
15–30 ft

Botanical Name: Prosopis glandulosa
Plant Type: Deciduous to semi-evergreen desert tree
Mature Size: 20–30 feet tall and 20–40 feet wide
Flower Color: Creamy yellow to pale yellow
Bloom Time: Spring through summer
Foliage: Fine-textured, feathery, bright-green compound leaves; deciduous to semi-evergreen depending on climate and moisture
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Very low once established; exceptionally drought-tolerant
Soil: Well-draining, sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil; highly adaptable to alkaline and poor soils
Wildlife: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators; seed pods provide food for wildlife, while the canopy provides shelter and nesting habitat for birds
Special Attributes: Native Southwestern desert tree with exceptional heat and drought tolerance, attractive sculptural branching, fast growth with adequate moisture, and excellent adaptation to desert landscapes. Ideal for xeriscapes, wildlife gardens, shade plantings, and native landscapes. Thorny branches can be a consideration when selecting planting locations.
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 7–11