Honey Mesquite

Prosopis glandulosa, Fabaceae

Zones

6–9

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Chilean MesquiteProsopis chilensis

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Adams Needle YuccaYucca filamentosa

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

SisalAgave sisalana

Nitrogen Fixation

Nopal CactusOpuntia ficus-indica

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Eastern Prickly PearOpuntia humifusa

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Creosote BushLarrea tridentata

Creosote bush inhibits nearby vegetation including honey mesquite through chemical and water competition

Uses

Functions

TimberNitrogen FixationFood

Edible Parts

FruitSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does Honey Mesquite grow in?

Honey Mesquite grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

Is Honey Mesquite a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Honey Mesquite?

Good companions for Honey Mesquite include Chilean Mesquite, Adams Needle Yucca, Sisal, Nopal Cactus, Eastern Prickly Pear.

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