Family: Mimosaceae
Genus: Prosopis (PROS-oh-pis) (Info)
Species: chilensis (chil-ee-EN-sis) (Info)
Synonym:Ceratonia chilensis
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Category:
Trees
Height:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Soil pH requirements:
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
over 9.1 (very alkaline)
Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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