Chilean Mesquite

Prosopis chilensis, Fabaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Nopal CactusOpuntia ficus-indica

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

AgaveAgave americana

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Fourwing SaltbushAtriplex canescens

Nutrient AccumulationNitrogen Fixation

White SageSalvia apiana

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Honey MesquiteProsopis glandulosa

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Creosote BushLarrea tridentata

Creosote's allelopathic effects and deep root system compete with Chilean mesquite for limited water

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationFoodTimber

Edible Parts

SeedsFruit

Common Questions

What zones does Chilean Mesquite grow in?

Chilean Mesquite grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Chilean Mesquite a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Chilean Mesquite?

Good companions for Chilean Mesquite include Nopal Cactus, Agave, Fourwing Saltbush, White Sage, Honey Mesquite.

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