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The Growing Zone of Mesquite
North American Mesquites
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North American Mesquite Tree Identification
South American Mesquites

Content: prostrate) is a smaller form of honey mesquite. Western honey mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana) is also similar to honey mesquite. As the honey mesquite's name suggests, this tree is very valuable to honeybees,
Velvet mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa var. velutina) is named for the fine hair on its leaflets and seed pods. Screwbean mesquite (Prosopis pubenscens) is known for its tightly coiled, hairy seed pods. Creeping mesquite (Prosopis reptans) is a low, creeping shrub. You can also buy nursery starts of spineless hybrid mesquites that are especially good for urban yards. Be aware, however, that mesquite is considered an invasive species in some areas of the country. South American Mesquites
The South American varieties of mesquite include the Chilean mesquite (Prosopis chilensis), which is noted for its rugged, twisted trunk and lacy crown of blue-green leaves and has spines up to 2 inches long.