Mesquite Tree

Pineapple

About Mesquite Tree and Pineapple

Mesquite Tree

Pineapple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Southwestern United States

South America

Types

Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora

Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert, Dry areas

Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-911-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm152.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm121.92 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Purple, Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green

Green, Light Pink, White

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

Compound

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Early Summer, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Winter, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves

No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Use nitrogen rich soil

EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen

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

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites

Allergy

Asthma, Rhinitis

Dermititis, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Improve hair condition

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn

Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap

Fruits

Other Uses

Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture

Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PROSOPIS glandulosa

ANANAS

Common Name

Mesquite

Pineapple

In Hindi

उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड

अनानास

In German

Mesquite

Ananas

In French

Mesquite

Ananas

In Spanish

mezquite

Piña

In Greek

Είδος μιμόζας

Ανανάς

In Portuguese

Mesquite

Abacaxi

In Polish

Mesquite

Ananas

In Latin

Mesquite

Pineapple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Lilopsida

Order

Fabales

Bromeliales

Family

Fabaceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Prosopis

Ananas

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Bromelioideae

Number of Species

457

1 27800

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Properties of Mesquite Tree and Pineapple

Wondering what are the properties of Mesquite Tree and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Mesquite Tree and Pineapple. Mesquite Tree has thorns and Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also Mesquite Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mesquite Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis and Pineapple has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mesquite Tree and Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Pineapple

Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Pineapple season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.

Mesquite Tree and Pineapple Physical Information

Mesquite Tree and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Pineapple are as follows:

Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White

Care of Mesquite Tree and Pineapple

Care of Mesquite Tree and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.