Title: How to Plant & Grow Chilean Mesquites | Home Guides | SF Gate
Headings: How to Plant & Grow Chilean Mesquites
How to Plant & Grow Chilean Mesquites
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Fertilize the tree with an all-purpose fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins. 6
Rake up the large seed pods the plant drops in the summer after it flowers to prevent the tree from spreading seedlings. ‒‒:‒‒
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References
Horticulture Unlimited, Inc.: Chilean Mesquite Tree
Monrovia: Thornless Chilean Mesquite
Arizona State University: Prosopis Chilensis
Gardening in the Desert; Mary Irish
Tips
The Chilean mesquite tree has a shallow root system and should be shielded from wind. Warnings
Chilean mesquite trees drop seed pods and create litter, so do not plant them near pools or other areas where the mess could cause problems. Choose hybrid thornless varieties of this plant if it is to be planted in areas where people and pets play. Writer Bio
Writing professionally since 2008, Michelle Miley specializes in home and garden topics but frequently pens career, style and marketing pieces.