Prosopis x AZT Seedless

Seedless Mesquite

OVERVIEW:

Prosopis ‘Seedless AZT’ is a selected mesquite valued for its fast growth, fine-textured foliage and reduced seed production. Its broad canopy provides useful shade while maintaining the heat and drought tolerance expected from mesquite trees. This selection is particularly suited to urban Southwestern landscapes where reduced fruit and seed production is desirable.

CLASSIFICATION:

Scientific Name: Prosopis ‘Seedless AZT’
Common Name: Seedless AZT Mesquite
Family: Fabaceae
Suggested Uses: Shade tree, streetscapes, parking lots, commercial landscapes

CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 25–35 ft.
Width: 20–30 ft.
Foliage: Fine, green, pinnate foliage
Flower: Small, yellow-green flowers
Fruit: Reduced or minimal seed production
Bark: Brown to gray, fissured
Growth Habit: Broad, spreading canopy

ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Low once established
Soil: Adaptable, including alkaline soils
USDA Zone: 8–11