Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
California
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
no allergic reactions
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Mesquite
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
Matilija Poppy
In German
Mesquite
Matilija Poppy
In French
Mesquite
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
mezquite
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Mesquite
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Mesquite
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Papaverales
Family
Fabaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mesquite Tree and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Mesquite Tree and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Mesquite Tree and Matilija Poppy. Mesquite Tree has thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Mesquite Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mesquite Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Matilija Poppy season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mesquite Tree and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Matilija Poppy
Care of Mesquite Tree and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.