Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Southwestern United States
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 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, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Mesquite
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Mesquite
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Mesquite
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
mezquite
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Mesquite
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Mesquite
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Mesquite
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mesquite Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Red Cedar and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Mesquite Tree
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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.