Description
Prosopis juliflora is a thorny tree
Belongs to Leguminosae family and Mimosoideae subfamily
Medium-sized tree
Native to Mexico
Spread to tropical and temperate regions
Fast growing with curved branches
Used in sand fixation projects in Saudi Arabia
Care
Does not require much care
Can be watered twice a week for good growth
For better appearance and dense growth, fertilize twice a year with organic fertilizer
Water daily in summer and every two days in winter
Remove dead parts and cultivate soil with each fertilization
Propagation
By seeds after acid treatment or scarification without damaging the embryo
Plant in spring at permanent site or anytime in nursery
