Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
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Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan
Leaf Shape
Compound
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Mesquite
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
Eulalia
In German
Mesquite
Eulalia
In French
Mesquite
Eulalia
In Spanish
mezquite
Eulalia
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Eulalia
In Polish
Mesquite
Eulalia
In Latin
Mesquite
Eulalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Eulalia
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Eulalia season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mesquite Tree and Eulalia Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Eulalia are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Eulalia
Care of Mesquite Tree and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.