Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southwestern United States
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Blue Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Mesquite
In Hindi
Juneberry
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Felsenbirnen
Mesquite
In French
Amélanchier
Mesquite
In Spanish
Amelanchier
mezquite
In Greek
Juneberry
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Mesquite
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Mesquite
In Latin
Amelanchier
Mesquite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Amelanchier
Prosopis
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Juneberry and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Juneberry and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mesquite Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juneberry and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Juneberry and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Juneberry and Mesquite Tree
Care of Juneberry and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water.