Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
China
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
BERBERIS soulieana
Common Name
Mesquite
Barberry
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
Burberry
In German
Mesquite
Burberry
In French
Mesquite
Burberry
In Spanish
mezquite
Burberry
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Burberry
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Burberry
In Polish
Mesquite
kwaśnica
In Latin
Mesquite
Barberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Ranunculales
Family
Fabaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Mesquite Tree and Barberry
Wondering what are the properties of Mesquite Tree and Barberry? We provide you with everything About Mesquite Tree and Barberry. Mesquite Tree has thorns and Barberry doesn't have thorns. Also Mesquite Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mesquite Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis and Barberry has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mesquite Tree and Barberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Barberry
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Barberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mesquite Tree and Barberry Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Barberry are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Barberry flower color: Yellow
- Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Barberry
Care of Mesquite Tree and Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.