Prosopis Species, Argentine Screwbean, Creeping Mesquite, Creeping Screwbean

Prosopisstrombulifera

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Prosopis (PROS-oh-pis)
Species
strombulifera (strom-buh-LEE-fer-a)
Synonym
Acacia strombulifera
Mimosa strombulifera
Sun Exposure
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
1
negative
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Woodland Park, CO (Zone 4b) | November 2004 | negative

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