Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southwestern United States
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Habitat
Warmer regions
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long, simple, curved and folded
Compound
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
Mesquite
In Hindi
आड़ू
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
Mesquite
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
Mesquite
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
mezquite
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
Mesquite
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
Mesquite
In Latin
Hardy Red
Mesquite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Mesquite Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Nectarine and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Mesquite Tree
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done 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 Dwarf Nectarine 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.