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Prosopis Species, Velvet Mesquite, Native, Arizona Mesquite

Prosopisvelutina

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Prosopis (PROS-oh-pis)

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Species

velutina (vel-oo-TEE-nuh)

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Synonym

Neltuma velutina

Prosopis chilensis var. velutina

Prosopis juliflora var. velutina

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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ROSLINDALE, MA | February 2016 | negative

This species generates much airborne pollen and is a moderate allergen.

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