Description
| Botanical name | Prosopis pubescens |
| Common name | Screwbean mesquite |
Screwbean mesquite is a winter deciduous spiny shrub or small tree with lacy bright green foliage. Fruits are coiled pods that can be ground into a sweet edible flour. Screwbean requires regular water.
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Plant Type | Tree, Shrub |
| Mature Size | 10′-33′ H x 20′ W |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flowering Season | Spring/Summer |
| Cold Tolerance | Hardy to 15 degrees F |
| Wildlife Benefited | Bumble Bees, Butterflies, and Native Bees |
| Warnings | None |
| Sowing Time | Fall |
| Pre- Treatment | None |
Please note that we can only ship to CA, NV, AZ, and UT. Packet weighs about .5 grams.
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