Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States
Europe
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Mesquite
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Mesquite
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Mesquite
céleri chou
In Spanish
mezquite
apio col
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Mesquite
aipo couve
In Polish
Mesquite
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Mesquite
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Celery Cabbage season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Mesquite Tree and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Celery Cabbage
Care of Mesquite Tree and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.