Prosopis chilensis (Molina) Stuntz var. glandulosa (Torr.) Standl.

Scientific Name: Prosopis chilensis (Molina) Stuntz var. glandulosa (Torr.) Standl.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Prosopis L./ Prosopis chilensis (Molina) Stuntz var. glandulosa (Torr.) Standl.

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General Information
Usda SymbolPRCHG
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsPRCHG

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Prosopis chilensis (Molina) Stuntz var. glandulosa (Torr.) Standl. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-13
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum250
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum7.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim170
Planting Density per Acre, Minim10
Precipitation, Maximum12
Precipitation, Minimum5
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationRounded
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationLow
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)50.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee20
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorWhite


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Seed per Pound10800
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityField Collections Only
Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialMedium
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductYes
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
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