Prosopis x phoenix
Argentine mesquite · also Chilean mesquite, Algarrobo blanco, Algarrobo
Report an issue with this species
Prosopis x phoenix is a hybrid mesquite adapted to arid environments of South America, resulting from the cross of Prosopis alba and Prosopis chilensis. It is typically multi-stemmed, grows quickly, and tolerates poor soils and limited water. The tree contributes to soil enrichment through nitrogen-fixing capabilities and produces fragrant white flowers in spring.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 150.06%—2.0 in
No city in this list records planting dates for this species, so age is blank throughout.
Traits
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 20–40 ft
- Canopy spread
- 15–30 ft
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Soil
- Poor soils
- Water needs
- Low
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Wildlife value
- Moderate
- Blooms
- Sep, Oct, Nov
Trunk diameters across every city: median 2.0 in, mean 2.5 in, 90th percentile 3.0 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Other Prosopis in the catalogue
7 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
