Honey Mesquite Live Trees (Prosopis glandulosa) Bare-Root Starter Plants - 2 Seedlings

About This Plant

Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) is a drought-tolerant deciduous tree known for delicate green foliage and a spreading form. These are young bare-root starter trees suitable for xeriscapes, desert gardens, wildlife landscapes, and sunny properties. Mature height can reach approximately 20–30 feet under favorable conditions.

What You Will Receive

2 live Honey Mesquite tree seedlings, approximately 3 inches or taller, shipped bare root without nursery pots. Healthy, rooted starter trees, packed for safe arrival.

Growing Information

Common Name: Honey Mesquite
Botanical Name: Prosopis glandulosa
Plant Type: Deciduous tree or large shrub
Growth Stage: Young bare-root seedlings
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Adaptable; prefers well-draining sandy, rocky, or loamy soil
Watering: Low to moderate while establishing; highly drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: Approximately 20–30 feet under favorable conditions
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast depending on moisture and growing conditions
USDA Zones: Approximately 6–9
Container Friendly: Yes when young; landscape planting recommended as trees mature

Care Tips

Plant your bare-root Honey Mesquite promptly after arrival and prevent root desiccation before planting. Water thoroughly after planting and maintain moderate moisture while the roots establish. Once established, provide plenty of direct sunlight. Check local regulations before planting, as mesquite species may be regulated or considered invasive in some areas.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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