Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southwestern United States
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Nannyberry
Mesquite
In Hindi
Nannyberry
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Nannyberry
Mesquite
In French
alisier
Mesquite
In Spanish
Nannyberry
mezquite
In Greek
Nannyberry
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
Mesquite
In Polish
Nannyberry
Mesquite
In Latin
Nannyberry
Mesquite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Nannyberry and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mesquite Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nannyberry and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Nannyberry and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Nannyberry and Mesquite Tree
Care of Nannyberry and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water.