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Honey mesquite

Prosopis glandulosa

Honey mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11a. Mature size 12'–30'. Blooms Feb–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: tree
Native range: Native to 10 U.S. states, including AZ, CA, CO, KS, LA, NM…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–11a
Mature size: 12'–30'
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Feb–Sep
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Honey mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) — *Prosopis glandulosa* — Honey mesquite. Photo by Don A.W. Carlson via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Honey mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11a. Mature size 12'–30'. Blooms Feb–Sep. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, honey mesquite pairs naturally with: Sugarberry (Celtis laevigata), Box elder (Acer negundo), Boxelder (Acer negundo var. interius), Boxelder (Acer negundo var. negundo).