Mesquite

Prosopis juliflora, Fabaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

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

AgaveAgave americana

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Desert WillowChilopsis linearis

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

JojobaSimmondsia chinensis

Nitrogen Fixation

Creosote BushLarrea tridentata

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Nopal CactusOpuntia ficus-indica

Both species compete for limited water resources in arid environments and can inhibit each other's establishment

Uses

Functions

TimberNitrogen FixationFoodFodder

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Mesquite grow in?

Mesquite grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Mesquite a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Mesquite?

Good companions for Mesquite include Agave, Desert Willow, Jojoba, Creosote Bush.

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