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Texas Mesquite Tree
When the world ends, only Cowboys, Cowgirls and Mesquite
Trees Will Survive.
That's what My Granddaddy Hugo Mueller always told Me.
Honey Mesquite Tree
Prosopis glandulosa Torr.
The mesquite is commonly found in all areas of Texas and the
Southwestern United States. In addition to the Texas
region, mesquite can also be found in
Mexico, Western Indies and the Hawaiian Islands. It is a deciduous tree. It bares
a
honey-like sap (only in the honey mesquite) that is very sticky. The mesquite can reach a
height of 20 to 60 feet and can
grow to a thickness of nearly 3 feet. It has a life
expectancy of 100 years. The mesquite thrives in soil that is very dry.
It prefers a
climate that is very hot and dry. The mesquite has very sharp thorns that can be a problem
for ranchers. The
thorns can hurt the livestock allowing parasites to infest the livestock
and perhaps killing it. It is hard for people to get rid of
mesquite because the seeds can
remain dormant for a very long time. Also, mesquite roots absorbs much of the water
underground making the other plants around it die. The leaves are pokey and split into
two. Their maximum length
is 2 inches. It is also a special resource since it provides
honey. Its wood is good for flavoring meats.
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Pecan Tree
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Blanton's Mesquite Wood, LLC - Bobby Blanton - 1330 N Lydia - Stephenville, Texas 76401
March 25, 2007 03:22 AM