| Description: Argentine Mesquite trees tend to grow more vertical than other mesquite trees, and a good percentage have the narrow vase shape required for parking lots and other narrow planting spaces. The Argentine mesquite has a wide, spreading crown and narrow leaflets. It is a fast growing tree. There are several hybrids, and many mesquite trees look similar. Argentine Mesquite tree is more open and has a rounder crown than it's close relative: the Chilean mesquite.
Maintenance: Plant Argentine mesquite in full sunlight. Water thoroughly when first planted and continue to water every three to four days for the first two or three weeks. Thereafter, water every 7 to 10 days for the first year. Grows to 30' tall. |
