Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Southwestern United States
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Mesquite
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
काली मिर्च
In German
Mesquite
Pfeffer
In French
Mesquite
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
mezquite
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Mesquite
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Mesquite
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Black pepper
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Black pepper season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mesquite Tree and Black pepper Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Black pepper are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Black pepper
Care of Mesquite Tree and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.