Q.
I have two large Mesquite trees In my front yard…the kind that produce
hundreds and hundreds of pods each year and then lose their tiny leaves in the
fall as the wind whistles. Quite messy
to say the least. However, they do
provide considerable shade in the summer months.
I have two large Mesquite trees In my front yard…the kind that produce
hundreds and hundreds of pods each year and then lose their tiny leaves in the
fall as the wind whistles. Quite messy
to say the least. However, they do
provide considerable shade in the summer months.
Response from
Andrea Meckley:
Andrea Meckley:
A.
Bob Morris forwarded your question to me.
It’s hard to beat the shade mature Mesquite trees give, but as you say
they do have pods drop. The shade tress
listed below will take full sun, are green all year so not much leaf drop,
produce no flowers and are available locally in the Las Vegas area. I suggest:
Bob Morris forwarded your question to me.
It’s hard to beat the shade mature Mesquite trees give, but as you say
they do have pods drop. The shade tress
listed below will take full sun, are green all year so not much leaf drop,
produce no flowers and are available locally in the Las Vegas area. I suggest:
1. Bay Laurel, standard tree form (mature size
12′ x 12′)
12′ x 12′)
2. Xylosma,standard tree form (mature size 15’h
x 12’w
x 12’w
3. Holly Oak (mature size 30′ x 30′) (produces
acorns)
acorns)
The
internet can give you more pics and characteristics about the trees
listed. Also SNWA.com has a plant search
section that is very good with pictures and information.
internet can give you more pics and characteristics about the trees
listed. Also SNWA.com has a plant search
section that is very good with pictures and information.
I
hope this helps. Please contact me with
any further questions.
hope this helps. Please contact me with
any further questions.
Andrea
Meckley, Certified Horticulturist
Meckley, Certified Horticulturist