Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
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Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
-
Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
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 a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Mesquite
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
मौसम्बी
In German
Mesquite
süße Limone
In French
Mesquite
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
mezquite
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Mesquite
doce de limão
In Polish
Mesquite
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Mesquite
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Sweet Lime season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Mesquite Tree and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Sweet Lime
Care of Mesquite Tree and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.