Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
South America
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Weeping
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
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
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
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, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Irritate the mucus membrane
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Mesquite
Peppertree
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
Peppertree
In German
Mesquite
Peppertree
In French
Mesquite
Peppertree
In Spanish
mezquite
peppertree
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Peppertree
In Polish
Mesquite
Peppertree
In Latin
Mesquite
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Peppertree
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Peppertree season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mesquite Tree and Peppertree Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Peppertree are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Peppertree
Care of Mesquite Tree and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.