Prosopis Species, American Carob, Kiawe
Prosopispallida

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Prosopis (PROS-oh-pis)
Species: pallida (PAL-lid-duh)

Synonym:Acacia pallida

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

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

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds