Curly Mesquite
Short growing native that has stolons much like buffalo grass. Pale green in color and not a vigorous competitor. Grows in a wide variety of soils.
Short growing native that has stolons much like buffalo grass. Pale green in color and not a vigorous competitor. Grows in a wide variety of soils. Best growth occurs on loams to clay and loams that have a pH of 6.8 to 7.6. Grazed year round by livestock and wildlife. Native to the southern and southwestern states. Does not tolerate temperatures below 12°F. High tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions. Low salinity tolerance.
Alternate Names: Curly mesquite, mesquite-grass, curly mesquite grass, common curly-mesquite.
Uses: Curly-mesquite is grazed all year by horses, cattle, sheep, goats, antelope, and deer.
| Grow Height | Cold Tolerance | Minimum Rainfall |
Planting Rate Acre |
| 0.5 – 0.75′ | Low | 5-12” | 2-3 Pls. |
| Weight | 1 lbs |
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