Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southwestern United States
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Mesquite
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Magnolienbaum
Mesquite
In French
magnolia
Mesquite
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
mezquite
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
magnólia
Mesquite
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Mesquite
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Mesquite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fabales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Tree and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Mesquite Tree
Care of Magnolia Tree and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia 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.