Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southwestern United States
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Habitat
Woodlands
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
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
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
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
Double
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Birds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Mesquite
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Mesquite
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Mesquite
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
mezquite
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Mesquite
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Mesquite
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Mesquite
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kwanzan Cherry and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Mesquite Tree
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry 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.