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Prosopis alba ‘Colorado’ - Colorado Mesquite Thornless

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Prosopis alba ‘Colorado’ is a premier landscape accent in the "Trees" category, renowned as the Colorado Mesquite Thornless. With its splendid feather-like bright green leaves pleasingly contrasting a creamy bark, this robust tree is a gardener's delight. The Thornless Colorado Mesquite combines practicality with allure as it's a hardy and drought-resistant variety, perfect for water-conscious landscapes. As summer unfurls, fragrance fills the air with clusters of creamy white blossoms that attract a variety of birds and pollinators, adding an interactive charm to your garden. Towering 15 to 30 feet tall and spanning 25 to 30 feet wide, this magnificent tree offers amble canopy shade, ideal for those leisurely summer days. Moreover, fans of fall would celebrate its dramatic transformation from an elegant green to a radiant golden hue — a yearly spectacle that brings a burst of emotion to your outdoor space. Delight in the resilience and unique beauty of Prosopis alba ‘Colorado’, as it thrives under full sun and enhances your garden show with stunning seasonal changes.

  • Size: 15 to 30 feet tall and 25 to 30 feet wide
  • Flowers: Fragrant creamy white clusters in late spring and early summer
  • Foliage: Feather-like bright green leaves
  • Water usage: Low (drought-resistant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Special Features: Thornless variety, Provides canopy shade, Turns gold in autumn
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