Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Compound
Round
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Jam
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Mesquite
Sea Grape
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
सागर अंगूर
In German
Mesquite
Sea Grape
In French
Mesquite
Sea Grape
In Spanish
mezquite
Sea Grape
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Sea Grape
In Polish
Mesquite
Sea Grape
In Latin
Mesquite
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Sea Grape
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Sea Grape season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mesquite Tree and Sea Grape Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Sea Grape are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Mesquite Tree and Sea Grape
Care of Mesquite Tree and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.