Title: How to Plant a Mesquite Tree (with Pictures) - wikiHow
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How to Plant a Mesquite Tree
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Content: There are 27 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 10,464 times. The mesquite is one of the most common trees in the southwestern United States and some regions of Mexico, and is known for its hardy nature and perseverance in the face of droughts. Mesquite has an extremely long tap root capable of reaching deep underground. And its importance is undeniable—mesquite wood is used for furniture, its flowers provide bees with nectar and pollen, and many homeowners rely on at least one for shade. Whatever your reason for wanting one in your yard, you have two options: sowing seedlings or transplanting a young tree. Steps
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Plant your mesquite seeds during early spring and late fall.