Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southwestern United States
Types
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Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Silver Maple
Mesquite
In Hindi
Silver Maple
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Silver Maple
Mesquite
In French
érable argenté
Mesquite
In Spanish
arce plateado
mezquite
In Greek
Silver Maple
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Mesquite
In Polish
Silver Maple
Mesquite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Silver Maple and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mesquite Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Maple and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Silver Maple and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Silver Maple and Mesquite Tree
Care of Silver Maple and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water.