Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Caribbean, South America
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Mesquite
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
सीताफल
In German
Mesquite
Zuckerapfel
In French
Mesquite
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
mezquite
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Pinha
In Polish
Mesquite
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Mesquite
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Magnoliales
Family
Fabaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Mesquite Tree and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Mesquite Tree and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Mesquite Tree and Sugar Apple. Mesquite Tree has thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Mesquite Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mesquite Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Sugar Apple season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mesquite Tree and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Sugar Apple
Care of Mesquite Tree and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.