Screwbean Mesquite

Prosopis pubescens

Plant type:
Tree
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
High

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
5500
Counties:
Clark,
Nye

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Fast
Germination requirements:
Seeds require scarification for germination. They do not germinate on soil surface. Best germination occurred when seeds were planted 0.4-0.8 inches below surface.
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
Low

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Increased soil health
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:

Meyer 2005

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