Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
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Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
Mesquite
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
Allamanda
In German
Mesquite
Allamanda
In French
Mesquite
Allamanda
In Spanish
mezquite
Allamanda
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Allamanda
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Allamanda
In Polish
Mesquite
Allamanda
In Latin
Mesquite
Allamanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Allamanda
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Allamanda season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mesquite Tree and Allamanda Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Allamanda are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Allamanda
Care of Mesquite Tree and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.