Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Southwestern United States
Types
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Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Amur Maple
Mesquite
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Mesquite
In French
érable de l'Amour
Mesquite
In Spanish
arce de Amur
mezquite
In Greek
Amur Maple
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Mesquite
In Polish
klon amur
Mesquite
In Latin
amur acernis
Mesquite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Amur Maple and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mesquite Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Amur Maple and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Amur Maple and Mesquite Tree
Care of Amur Maple and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water.