[Arid_gardener] Re: Pruning Mesquite

[Olin Miller]

Chilean mesquite responds to water with fast, lush top growth. So
insufficient water could be the problem.  Water deeply, wide, infrequently
and moderately to ensure balanced root growth else the tree may become top
heavy and blow over in our high monsoon winds..

There is an excellent article about caring for your mesquite, including
pruning, at
http://www.aridzonetrees.com/AZTimes%20Trees/Thornless%20Hybrid%20Mesquite.htm

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer
U of A Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County AZ
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----- Original Message ----- From: <sallyhy at qwest.net>
> Sally Hynes,  85302,
> Hi,
>   My Chilian Mesquite,which is about 12 years old,is not very full.  I
> didn't water it much during this past summer.  I read that after a few
> years it didn't need much water.  Could this be the problem?
>   I would also appreciate some information on pruning it.