Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southwestern United States
Types
-
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Silver
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
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, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Silverthorn
Mesquite
In Hindi
Silverthorn
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Silverthorn
Mesquite
In French
Silverthorn
Mesquite
In Spanish
Silverthorn
mezquite
In Greek
Silverthorn
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Mesquite
In Polish
Silverthorn
Mesquite
In Latin
Silverthorn
Mesquite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Silverthorn and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mesquite Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Silverthorn and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Silverthorn and Mesquite Tree
Care of Silverthorn and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverthorn 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.