Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
India, Iran
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
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Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Compound
Compound
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Mesquite
Asafoetida
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
हींग
In German
Mesquite
asafoetida
In French
Mesquite
Asafoetida
In Spanish
mezquite
Asa fétida
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Asafoetida
In Polish
Mesquite
Asafoetida
In Latin
Mesquite
Asafoetida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Asafoetida
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Asafoetida season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mesquite Tree and Asafoetida Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Asafoetida are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Asafoetida
Care of Mesquite Tree and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Asafoetida pruning is done 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 Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.