Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Coral Spot, Red blotch, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Flowers, Wood
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cercis siliquastrum
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Judas Tree
Mesquite
In Hindi
ऐस्प
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Judasbaum
Mesquite
In French
Judas arbre
Mesquite
In Spanish
Árbol de Judas
mezquite
In Greek
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
Árvore de Judas
Mesquite
In Polish
Judasz Drzewo
Mesquite
In Latin
Iudas ligno
Mesquite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Judas Tree and Mesquite Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Judas Tree and Mesquite Tree? We provide you with everything About Judas Tree and Mesquite Tree. Judas Tree has thorns and Mesquite Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Judas Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Judas Tree 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 Judas Tree and Mesquite Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Judas Tree and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Judas Tree and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mesquite Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Judas Tree and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Judas Tree and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Judas Tree and Mesquite Tree
Care of Judas Tree and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree 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 Judas Tree 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.