Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Southern Europe
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Purple, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Ornamental use, 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, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Cercis siliquastrum
Common Name
Mesquite
Judas Tree
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
ऐस्प
In German
Mesquite
Judasbaum
In French
Mesquite
Judas arbre
In Spanish
mezquite
Árbol de Judas
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Árvore de Judas
In Polish
Mesquite
Judasz Drzewo
In Latin
Mesquite
Iudas ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mesquite Tree and Judas Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Mesquite Tree and Judas Tree? We provide you with everything About Mesquite Tree and Judas Tree. Mesquite Tree has thorns and Judas Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Mesquite Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mesquite Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis and Judas Tree 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 Judas Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Judas Tree
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Judas Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Judas Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Judas Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Mesquite Tree and Judas Tree Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Judas Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Judas Tree are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
- Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Judas Tree
Care of Mesquite Tree and Judas Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Judas Tree 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 Judas Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.