Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southwestern United States
Types
Melissa officinalis
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Improve hair condition
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Mesquite
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Lemonbalm
Mesquite
In French
mélisse
Mesquite
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
mezquite
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Mesquite
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Mesquite
In Latin
CITRAGO
Mesquite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mesquite Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Mesquite Tree
Care of Lemonbalm and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemonbalm 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.