Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
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Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Purple
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
Leaf Shape
Compound
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
reseeds, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
weekly regular
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Respiratory problems
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Common Name
Mesquite
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
Methley Plum
In German
Mesquite
Chinesische Pflaume
In French
Mesquite
Prunus salicina
In Spanish
mezquite
Prunus salicina
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Methley Plum
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Prunus salicina
In Polish
Mesquite
Methley Plum
In Latin
Mesquite
Methley Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Methley Plum
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Methley Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Methley Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Methley Plum season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Methley Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Mesquite Tree and Methley Plum Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Methley Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Methley Plum are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Methley Plum flower color: White
- Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Methley Plum
Care of Mesquite Tree and Methley Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Methley Plum 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 Methley Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.