Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southwestern United States
Types
Not available
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
12, 13
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Aphids, Mites
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
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutritive
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
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
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Araucaria angustifolia
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
Mesquite
In Hindi
candelabra
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Kandelaber
Mesquite
In French
candélabre
Mesquite
In Spanish
Candelabra
mezquite
In Greek
μανουάλια
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
Candelabra
Mesquite
In Polish
świeczniki
Mesquite
In Latin
candelabra
Mesquite
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araucariaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Candelabra and Mesquite Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabra and Mesquite Tree? We provide you with everything About Candelabra and Mesquite Tree. Candelabra has thorns and Mesquite Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabra does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabra has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Mesquite Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Candelabra and Mesquite Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabra and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Candelabra and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mesquite Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelabra is Loam, Sand and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Candelabra and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Candelabra flower color: White
Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Candelabra and Mesquite Tree
Care of Candelabra and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra 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 Candelabra 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.