Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 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, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Compound
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
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
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Mesquite
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Mesquite
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Mesquite
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
mezquite
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Mesquite
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Mesquite
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mesquite Tree and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Mesquite Tree and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.