Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Southern Asia, India
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Mesquite
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
दालचीनी
In French
Mesquite
Cannelle
In Spanish
mezquite
Canela
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Canela
In Polish
Mesquite
Cynamon
In Latin
Mesquite
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Prosopis
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
-
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Cinnamon
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Cinnamon season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Mesquite Tree and Cinnamon Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Cinnamon are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Mesquite Tree and Cinnamon
Care of Mesquite Tree and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.