Screwbean Mesquite
SCREWBEAN MESQUITE
Prosopis pubescens

The Screwbean Mesquite is used as a shade tree and for firewood and is characterized by its screw-shaped seed pods. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock and the pods and seeds are of high nutritive value and are ground to make an animal feed. The flowers attract many species of birds, butterflies, and bees. The seed pods attract many animals such as squirrels and rabbits.

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GARDENING BASICS
Type: Trees
Hardiness: 15˚F
Water: Low
Sun Exposure:
GROWTH
Growth Rate: Slow
Average Size: 20’ H × 25’ W
Coverage: 368 square feet
FOLIAGE
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color: Green
FLOWERS & FRUITS
Flower Color: Light yellow
Flower Season:
Fruit: Tightly twisted green/brown seed pods
MORE COMMENTS
Thorns: Yes
Allergies:
Susceptible to wood bores if without water for long periods of time