Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Compound
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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
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
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Bark
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Mesquite
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Mesquite
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Mesquite
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
mezquite
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Mesquite
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Mesquite
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Mesquite Tree and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Mesquite Tree and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Mesquite Tree and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.