Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
California, Mexico
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Compound
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
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 in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
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Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Mesquite
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Mesquite
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Mesquite
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
mezquite
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Mesquite
Monterey Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Monterey Pine season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mesquite Tree and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Monterey Pine
Care of Mesquite Tree and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.