Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southwestern United States
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, 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
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Mesquite
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Mesquite
In French
Timor bambou noir
Mesquite
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
mezquite
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Mesquite
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Mesquite
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Mesquite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Poaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mesquite Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Timor Black Bamboo and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Mesquite Tree
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Timor Black Bamboo 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.
