Prosopis glandulosa (Honey Mesquite) Bird friendly Illinois Rose or Climbing Prairie

Illinois Rose or Climbing Prairie Rose

It is a great choice for urban settings since it can deal well with urban pollution and is an excellent choice for tight spaces

orange and purple in the fall

Various insects visit the flowers

fall Mature height 6-8 ft Mature width 8-10 ft Evergreen Yes Attracts Birds

Prosopis glandulosa (Honey Mesquite) Bird friendly Illinois Rose or Climbing PrairieHoney Mesquite is a medium height, often shrubby, deciduous tree with bright green, feathery leaves and long thorns. In cultivation it offers the perfect amount of bright, dappled shade, allowing for plants to grow underneath it. Honey Mesquite needs deep watering to become a tree, but once established, it is drought tolerant. If not deep watered, the plant will remain a shrub. Plant in full sun, and away from your home and other structures. It has a