Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Southeastern Asia
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Water daily during growing season
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, 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
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Mesquite
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
सागौन
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Teak
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Teak
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Teak season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Mesquite Tree and Teak Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Teak are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Teak
Care of Mesquite Tree and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.