Argentine Mesquite

Prosopis nigra, Fabaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerProducerShade ProviderWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Engelmann's Prickly PearOpuntia engelmannii

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Queen of the NightCereus jamacaru

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Worm-bark AlbiziaAlbizia anthelmintica

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Queen of the Night CactusCereus hildmannianus

Nitrogen FixationNurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

KiaweProsopis pallida

Closely related mesquite species exhibit strong competition and potential allelopathic interactions

Smooth MesquiteProsopis laevigata

Prosopis species are known for strong allelopathic effects and aggressive root competition

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationFood ProductionTimberShade CreationWindbreak

Edible Parts

PodsSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Argentine Mesquite grow in?

Argentine Mesquite grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Argentine Mesquite a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Argentine Mesquite?

Good companions for Argentine Mesquite include Engelmann's Prickly Pear, Queen of the Night, Worm-bark Albizia, Queen of the Night Cactus.

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