Leslie Roy Mesquite – Desert Horizon Nursery

Leslie Roy Mesquite

Prosopis glandulosa 'Leslie Roy'

Light
Water
Low water once established. Water deeply during establishment, then allow soil to dry between irrigations. Occasional deep summer watering supports a fuller canopy; avoid frequent, shallow watering.
Toxicity
Description
A selected honey mesquite with fine-textured foliage and a graceful canopy that provides filtered shade; well suited to Phoenix heat and desert landscapes.
Bloom Time
Deciduous / Evergreen
Growth Rate
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Non-toxic
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun; best with at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water: Low water once established. Water deeply during establishment, then allow soil to dry between irrigations. Occasional deep summer watering supports a fuller canopy; avoid frequent, shallow watering.

Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or loamy soil; tolerates alkaline desert soils. Avoid persistently wet soil.

Mature size: Approximately 25–35 feet tall and wide; size varies with irrigation, soil, and pruning.

Bloom: Spring to early summer; flowering varies with moisture and growing conditions.

Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous to semi-deciduous in Phoenix; winter leaf retention depends on temperatures.

Growth rate: Moderate to fast, especially with supplemental irrigation.