Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States
Not Available
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
old gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
occasional watering once established
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
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
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
Apply 15-5-15
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Delonix regia
Common Name
Mesquite
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
गुलमोहर
In German
Mesquite
Flammenbaum
In French
Mesquite
Delonix regia
In Spanish
mezquite
malinche
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Delonix regia
In Portuguese
Mesquite
flamboiã
In Polish
Mesquite
wianowłostka królewska
In Latin
Mesquite
CHORIZIA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Mesquite Tree and Royal Poinciana
Wondering what are the properties of Mesquite Tree and Royal Poinciana? We provide you with everything About Mesquite Tree and Royal Poinciana. Mesquite Tree has thorns and Royal Poinciana doesn't have thorns. Also Mesquite Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mesquite Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis and Royal Poinciana 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 Royal Poinciana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Royal Poinciana
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Royal Poinciana is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Royal Poinciana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Royal Poinciana season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline.
Mesquite Tree and Royal Poinciana Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Royal Poinciana physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Royal Poinciana are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
- Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Royal Poinciana
Care of Mesquite Tree and Royal Poinciana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Royal Poinciana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.