Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Mesquite
American Beech
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Mesquite
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Mesquite
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
mezquite
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Mesquite
faia americano
In Polish
Mesquite
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Mesquite
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and American Beech
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and American Beech season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Mesquite Tree and American Beech Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and American Beech are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and American Beech
Care of Mesquite Tree and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.