Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Cercis
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-shaped
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Bark, Buds, Flowers, 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 firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Mesquite
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
Eastern Redbud
In German
Mesquite
OstRedbud
In French
Mesquite
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
mezquite
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Mesquite
Redbud wschodniej
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Eastern Redbud season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mesquite Tree and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Mesquite Tree and Eastern Redbud
Care of Mesquite Tree and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.