Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
Southwestern United States
Types
-
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Mesquite
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Mesquite
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
Mesquite
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
mezquite
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
Mesquite
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Mesquite
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Mesquite
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and Mesquite Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and Mesquite Tree? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and Mesquite Tree. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and Mesquite Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Bristlecone Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Bristlecone Pine has allergic reactions like Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose and Whooping Cough and Mesquite Tree has allergic reactions like Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose and Whooping Cough. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bristlecone Pine and Mesquite Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mesquite Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bristlecone Pine and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Mesquite Tree
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water.