Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southwestern United States
Europe, Asia
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Wildflower
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Mesquite
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Mesquite
Fullers Karde
In French
Mesquite
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
mezquite
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Mesquite
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Mesquite
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mesquite Tree and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Mesquite Tree and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Mesquite Tree and Fuller's Teasel. Mesquite Tree has thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Mesquite Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mesquite Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mesquite Tree and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Mesquite Tree and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.