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Chilean Mesquite row
Chilean Mesquite
Chilean Mesquite in landscape
Rows of Chilean Mesquite
Chilean Mesquite row
Chilean Mesquite row

Chilean Mesquite

Prosopis chilensis

  • Fast-growing and drought-tolerant
  • Thornless variety of Mesquite
  • Dark, textured trunk contrasts well with bright green foliage
  • Wide canopy provides excellent shade
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones:
8 - 11
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The Chilean Mesquite Tree (Prosopis chilensis) is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree prized for its wide, spreading canopy and finely textured, feathery foliage. Native to South America, it brings a graceful, airy appearance to arid landscapes while providing excellent filtered shade. Its twisted trunk and arching branches give it a striking, sculptural form that adds visual interest year-round. In spring and early summer, it produces small, yellow-green flowers that attract pollinators, followed by seed pods that wildlife may enjoy.

Well-suited for hot, dry climates, the Chilean Mesquite thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it a popular choice in desert or xeriscape gardens. It is hardy in USDA Zones 8 through 11 and requires very little water once established. Although it can grow rapidly, it’s relatively low-maintenance with occasional pruning to shape or raise the canopy. With its heat tolerance, beauty, and generous shade, the Chilean Mesquite is an ideal tree for sustainable landscapes and large open spaces.

Stop into any of our locations and allow one of our expertly trained nursery professionals to help you with your landscape design and show you how to incorporate beautiful trees like these into your yard or home.

Reviews

Kevin

"Aug 2024: I just replaced my wind damaged Palo Verde tree with a Chilean Mesquite which gracefully compliments the two Saguaros anchoring my front yard desert landscape. It dances in the desert breezes, and looks magical when lit up at night. A shout out to Queen Creek’s Stacy for helping me select the tree and to Bryce and his crew who effortlessly planted the tree with it oriented per my request! I cannot be happier!!"

DebLynn's Desert Landscapes

"Moon Valley Nurseries planted 5 Mesquite Trees and one Palos Verdes Flowering Trees earlier this year. We're enjoying 100% thriving with beautiful colored branches and full bloom of yellow flowers."

Jody Speilberg

"I bought a chilean mesquite for my front yard, and it was the best decision ever! It adds some shade to my front yard, and also looks great with my desert landscape. It also thrives in the heat, and has grown so much!!"

Ralph G

"These things literally seem to grow before your eyes. I purchased a pretty large tree to start with because I needed instant shade for our dog run. These trees are beautiful! They are deep green and NO THORNS!! I used to have one with thorns and that was a mess to try and trim. I planted this thing in November of last year and it probably has 10-15" of new growth already and we haven't even gotten into the growing season yet. "

JV

"With MV Landscapist Ray West's help, we have 2 beautiful trees in our front yard! Thank you, Ray!"