Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Western Asia
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Clay, 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, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
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
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Mesquite
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
मीठी चेरी
In German
Mesquite
Süße Kirsche
In French
Mesquite
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
mezquite
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Cereja doce
In Polish
Mesquite
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Mesquite
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Mesquite Tree and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Mesquite Tree and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Mesquite Tree and Sweet Cherry. Mesquite Tree has thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Mesquite Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mesquite Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Sweet Cherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Mesquite Tree and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Mesquite Tree and Sweet Cherry
Care of Mesquite Tree and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.