Honey Mesquite Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa)

You will get 12 seeds of Prosopis glandulosa, HONEY MESQUITE MESQUITE for planting.

The Honey Mesquite is a thorny shrub or tree native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. It provides shelter, food, and nesting materials for wildlife, and serves as a host for butterflies and pollinators. Despite being classified as an invasive species, its quick growth, shade, and pod production make it valuable in certain regions, and it has been historically used by indigenous people for medicinal purposes, food, construction, and fuel.

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed