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Leslie Roy Mesquite - 5 Gallon
SKU:
1931525
UPC:
014949425503
$59.99
- Thorn-free hybrid mesquite with a picturesque, upright branching habit and airy, dappled shade.
- Blue‑green, fern‑like foliage; creamy white spring flowers; semi‑evergreen in warm climates.
- Fast grower to ~25–30 ft. tall and wide; excellent heat and drought tolerance for desert landscapes.
- Low‑water tree after establishment—best in lean, fast‑draining soils and full sun to partial sun.
Leslie Roy Mesquite (Prosopis × ‘Leslie Roy’, PP23,360) blends the best traits of desert mesquites into a remarkably thorn‑free, landscape‑ready shade tree. Its graceful, upright canopy of blue‑green, finely divided leaves casts cool, filtered light, while creamy white spring blooms add seasonal charm. Built for the arid Southwest, this fast‑growing, semi‑evergreen accent thrives in full sun and quick‑draining soils, delivering resilient beauty and easy care with only occasional deep watering once established.
Plant Description
A hybrid mesquite selected for thorn‑free performance and a tidy, upright‑branching silhouette. Fine, fern‑textured foliage creates soft shade without heavy darkness—great for patios and planting beds beneath.
Flowers
Clusters of creamy white blooms appear in spring, subtle yet pollinator‑friendly and in scale with the tree’s airy canopy.
Foliage
Blue‑green, bipinnate leaves deliver a delicate, feathery texture; semi‑evergreen in warm zones with brief seasonal leaf drop possible.
Sun Requirements
Full sun is ideal (tolerates light partial sun) for fastest growth, strongest branching, and the most compact canopy.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, water only occasionally—over‑watering can produce weak wood.
Soil Requirements
Thrives in lean to average, fast‑draining soils (sandy, gravelly, or decomposed granite). Avoid heavy, water‑holding sites.
Growth & Size
Fast growing; typically reaches about 25–30 ft. tall and wide, forming a balanced, shade‑casting canopy sized for residential landscapes.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 7–9; heat‑loving and drought tolerant once established—tailor‑made for arid and low‑water gardens.
Special Features
Thorn‑free wood; waterwise and easy care; attractive, textured bark; excellent desert accent or quick shade solution.
Landscape Uses
Ideal as a specimen for patios and courtyards, in xeriscapes with cacti and native grasses, or in staggered rows for light‑filtering privacy.
Care Instructions
Plant at or slightly above grade in fast‑draining soil. Stake only as needed the first season. Fertilize lightly in spring if desired. Prune thoughtfully in late winter to guide structure—avoid heavy summer pruning.
Origin & Patent
A Civano Nursery introduction—hybrid of Chilean and native velvet mesquite—propagated for stable thorn‑free traits and landscape form. U.S. Plant Patent: PP23,360.
- Thorn-free hybrid mesquite with a picturesque, upright branching habit and airy, dappled shade.
- Blue‑green, fern‑like foliage; creamy white spring flowers; semi‑evergreen in warm climates.
- Fast grower to ~25–30 ft. tall and wide; excellent heat and drought tolerance for desert landscapes.
- Low‑water tree after establishment—best in lean, fast‑draining soils and full sun to partial sun.
Leslie Roy Mesquite (Prosopis × ‘Leslie Roy’, PP23,360) blends the best traits of desert mesquites into a remarkably thorn‑free, landscape‑ready shade tree. Its graceful, upright canopy of blue‑green, finely divided leaves casts cool, filtered light, while creamy white spring blooms add seasonal charm. Built for the arid Southwest, this fast‑growing, semi‑evergreen accent thrives in full sun and quick‑draining soils, delivering resilient beauty and easy care with only occasional deep watering once established.
Plant Description
A hybrid mesquite selected for thorn‑free performance and a tidy, upright‑branching silhouette. Fine, fern‑textured foliage creates soft shade without heavy darkness—great for patios and planting beds beneath.
Flowers
Clusters of creamy white blooms appear in spring, subtle yet pollinator‑friendly and in scale with the tree’s airy canopy.
Foliage
Blue‑green, bipinnate leaves deliver a delicate, feathery texture; semi‑evergreen in warm zones with brief seasonal leaf drop possible.
Sun Requirements
Full sun is ideal (tolerates light partial sun) for fastest growth, strongest branching, and the most compact canopy.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, water only occasionally—over‑watering can produce weak wood.
Soil Requirements
Thrives in lean to average, fast‑draining soils (sandy, gravelly, or decomposed granite). Avoid heavy, water‑holding sites.
Growth & Size
Fast growing; typically reaches about 25–30 ft. tall and wide, forming a balanced, shade‑casting canopy sized for residential landscapes.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 7–9; heat‑loving and drought tolerant once established—tailor‑made for arid and low‑water gardens.
Special Features
Thorn‑free wood; waterwise and easy care; attractive, textured bark; excellent desert accent or quick shade solution.
Landscape Uses
Ideal as a specimen for patios and courtyards, in xeriscapes with cacti and native grasses, or in staggered rows for light‑filtering privacy.
Care Instructions
Plant at or slightly above grade in fast‑draining soil. Stake only as needed the first season. Fertilize lightly in spring if desired. Prune thoughtfully in late winter to guide structure—avoid heavy summer pruning.
Origin & Patent
A Civano Nursery introduction—hybrid of Chilean and native velvet mesquite—propagated for stable thorn‑free traits and landscape form. U.S. Plant Patent: PP23,360.
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