Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Forests, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
organic fertlizers
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
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
SARACA indica
Common Name
Mesquite
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
Saraca इंडिका
In German
Mesquite
SARACA indica
In French
Mesquite
Saraca indica
In Spanish
mezquite
indica Saraca
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Saraca indica
In Polish
Mesquite
Saraca indica
In Latin
Mesquite
Saraca indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Detarieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Mesquite Tree and Ashoka
Wondering what are the properties of Mesquite Tree and Ashoka? We provide you with everything About Mesquite Tree and Ashoka. Mesquite Tree has thorns and Ashoka doesn't have thorns. Also Mesquite Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mesquite Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis and Ashoka has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis. 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 Mesquite Tree and Ashoka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Ashoka
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Ashoka season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Mesquite Tree and Ashoka Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Ashoka are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
- Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Mesquite Tree and Ashoka
Care of Mesquite Tree and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.