Mesquite

Image by EuToch If someone were to mention “mesquite” to me, my thoughts immediately turn to the mesquite wood used for grilling and barbecuing. Given that I am a foodie, I always think of things in terms of…

Image by Amy Newton-McConnel Mesquite plants are considered symbols of the American Southwest. They grow like weeds in their natural region and make excellent native plants in that area’s gardens. Producing a…

Image by hstiver The velvet mesquite tree (Prosopis velutina) is a common feature in desert grasslands. What is a velvet mesquite tree? It is a large shrub to medium tree that is native to North America. The…

Image by EuToch To many of us, mesquite is just a BBQ flavoring. Mesquite is common in the southwestern parts of the United States. It is a medium-sized tree that thrives in dry conditions. The plant is not…

Image by EuToch Mesquite trees are one of the hardy darlings of the American Southwest. It is a medium sized lacy, airy tree with interesting pods and creamy white fragrant pods. In its native range, wild…

Image by NajaShots One of the more recognizable southwestern U.S. plants is the mesquite. These adaptable, hardy bushes to small trees are a haven for many animals and wild birds in their native habitat, with…

Image by NajaShots Referred to as “the backbone of xeriscaping” by plant scientists at the University of Arizona, mesquite is a reliably hardy landscape tree for the American southwest. Mesquite trees have a…

Image by tonigenes Of mesquite, many of us only know about the slow burning wood that makes for a great barbeque. That’s only the tip of the iceberg though. What else can mesquite be used for? Really, you can…

Image by EuToch Mesquite (Prosopis spp.) are native desert trees that grow really fast if they get a lot of water. In fact, they can grow so fast that you may need to do mesquite tree pruning every year or…

Image by Jared Quentin Honey mesquite trees (Prosopis glandulosa) are native desert trees. Like most desert trees, they are drought resistant and a picturesque, twisting ornamental for your backyard or…