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Common Name(s): Chilean agarrobo; chilean mesquite
Family: Fabaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 90 to 180 (days)
Temperature:

Abs.Max=113° (F)	Opt.Max=86° (F)
Opt.Min=72° (F)	Abs.Min=54° (F)

Precipitation: 12 to 20 (in.)
Winter Minimum: 23° (F)
Soil pH: 6.5 to 7.5
Soil Texture/Type: Light to medium textured soils
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response: Short day
Light Intensity: Bright
Comments:
Grown predominantly in higher elevations. High salinity tolerance.
Diseases:
Anthrachose, Powdery Mildew
Uses:
Animal Food - fodder, Fuel - charcoal, Food - bev base, Fuel - fuelwood, Environ. - ornamental
Woodiness:
Tree or shrub
Climate:
Dry climate, tropical-wet and dry
Geographical Origin:
Southern South America, Western South America

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