Chilean Mesquite - Prosopis chilensis

The Chilean Mesquite (Prosopis chilensis) is a medium sized fast growing tree for landscapes and gardens. This is a sought after wood for fuel and the flavoring in BBQ. This species is mainly grown for the longer narrower leaflets that give it a ferny appearance. This plant is very thorny, and the drop lots of litter, but are virtually bulletproof. There are more cultivars of this species in production.

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