African Mesquite

Prosopis africana, Fabaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerShade ProviderWindbreakProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Red AcaciaAcacia seyal

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Mexican Giant CardonPachycereus pringlei

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Prickly AcaciaAcacia nilotica subsp. adstringens

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Desert MyrrhCommiphora glaucescens

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Desert CaperCapparis decidua

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

California Fan PalmWashingtonia filifera

Palm and mesquite both have extensive root systems competing for groundwater

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationFood ProductionShade CreationWindbreak

Edible Parts

PodsSeedsBark

Medicinal Uses

AntimicrobialWound HealingDigestive Disorders

Common Questions

What zones does African Mesquite grow in?

African Mesquite grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is African Mesquite a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, African Mesquite is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for African Mesquite?

Good companions for African Mesquite include Red Acacia, Mexican Giant Cardon, Prickly Acacia, Desert Myrrh, Desert Caper.

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