Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southwestern United States
Types
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Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Asthma, Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Mesquite
In Hindi
choy sum
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
choy sum
Mesquite
In French
choy sum
Mesquite
In Spanish
choy sum
mezquite
In Greek
choy sum
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
choy sum
Mesquite
In Polish
choy sum
Mesquite
In Latin
choy sum
Mesquite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Choy Sum and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Mesquite Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Choy Sum and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Choy Sum and Mesquite Tree
Care of Choy Sum and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done 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 Choy Sum 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.