Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Ample Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
VIBURNUM lentago
Common Name
Mesquite
Nannyberry
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
Nannyberry
In German
Mesquite
Nannyberry
In French
Mesquite
alisier
In Spanish
mezquite
Nannyberry
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Nannyberry
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Nannyberry
In Polish
Mesquite
Nannyberry
In Latin
Mesquite
Nannyberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Nannyberry
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Nannyberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mesquite Tree and Nannyberry Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Nannyberry are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Nannyberry flower color: White
- Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Nannyberry
Care of Mesquite Tree and Nannyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.