Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead 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
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, 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
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
CANNA
Common Name
Mesquite
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
भंग लिली
In German
Mesquite
Canna Lilie
In Spanish
mezquite
Canna lirio
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Canna
In Polish
Mesquite
Canna lilia
In Latin
Mesquite
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Zingiberales
Family
Fabaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Canna
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Canna season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mesquite Tree and Canna Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Canna are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Canna flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Canna leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Mesquite Tree and Canna
Care of Mesquite Tree and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.