Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Southeastern United States
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
it is a variety of pine
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Fields
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Ample Water
Lots of watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Bark beetles, Beetles, Black root rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Asthma, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
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Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Stem
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
PINUS taeda
Common Name
Mesquite
Loblolly Pine
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
loblolly pine
In German
Mesquite
Weihrauchkiefer
In French
Mesquite
pin à encens
In Spanish
mezquite
pino taeda
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
loblolly πεύκο
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Pinus taeda
In Polish
Mesquite
Loblolly sosna
In Latin
Mesquite
pinea taeda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Mesquite Tree and Loblolly Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Mesquite Tree and Loblolly Pine? We provide you with everything About Mesquite Tree and Loblolly Pine. Mesquite Tree has thorns and Loblolly Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Mesquite Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mesquite Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis and Loblolly Pine 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 Loblolly Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Loblolly Pine
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Loblolly Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Loblolly Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Loblolly Pine season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Loblolly Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Loblolly Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Mesquite Tree and Loblolly Pine Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Loblolly Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Loblolly Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Loblolly Pine are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Loblolly Pine flower color:
- Loblolly Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Loblolly Pine
Care of Mesquite Tree and Loblolly Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Loblolly Pine pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Loblolly Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering.