Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Mexico, Central America
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
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
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, 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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Mesquite
Papaya
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
पपीता
In German
Mesquite
Papaya
In French
Mesquite
Papaye
In Spanish
mezquite
Papaya
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Mamão
In Polish
Mesquite
Papaja
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Papaya
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Papaya season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Mesquite Tree and Papaya Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Papaya are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Papaya
Care of Mesquite Tree and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Papaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Requires little pruning. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
