Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
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
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Mesquite
Black Currant
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Mesquite
Carandas
In French
Mesquite
karondas
In Spanish
mezquite
karondas
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
karondas
In Portuguese
Mesquite
karondas
In Polish
Mesquite
karondas
In Latin
Mesquite
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Karonda
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Karonda season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mesquite Tree and Karonda Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Karonda are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Karonda
Care of Mesquite Tree and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.