Verde Valley Nursery
Mesquite Tree
Prosopis spp.
Mesquite trees are a drought-tolerant Arizona favorite, with airy green foliage, a sculptural trunk and light, filtered shade that lets plants grow underneath. They're fast growing and well suited to our heat and soils. Prune to shape while young. Visit Verde Valley Nursery in Fountain Hills to see our current mesquite sizes.
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low once established; deep water monthly in summer
Mature size: 20 to 30 ft tall and wide
Best for: Filtered shade and classic Southwest landscapes
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Mesquite tree with feathery green canopy in a residential Arizona yard, drought-tolerant desert tree for Phoenix, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, and Rio Verde.
Mesquite tree with feathery green canopy in a residential Arizona yard, drought-tolerant desert tree for Phoenix, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, and Rio Verde.