Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
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
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
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Mesquite
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Mesquite
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Mesquite
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
mezquite
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Mesquite
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Mesquite
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Bird Cherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mesquite Tree and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Bird Cherry
Care of Mesquite Tree and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.