Prosopis cineraria / Adenanthera aculeata / Mimosa cineraria – Indian Mesquite, Persian Mesquite, Ghaf, Khejri, Jand

Description

A perfect multi purpose, small to medium tree grown for its ornamental value. Evergreen foliage is light green with small mimosa like leaves accented by blooms, here and there, of white to mild yellow that hang in slender spikes from March – May. Normally found in dry arid regions if India and Western Asia. Makes a great ornamental or bonsai work of art.

This tropical beauty is a vigorous, fast growing plant perfect for the deck as well as greenhouse. Growing height will depend on culture, with potted plants remaining much smaller. A truly unique ornamental especially for plant collectors and bonsai artists.