Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
United States, California
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Quercus lobata
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Compound
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
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
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
-
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
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
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Mesquite
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
घाटी ओक
In German
Mesquite
Tal Eiche
In French
Mesquite
Oak Valley
In Spanish
mezquite
valle del roble
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Mesquite
vale Oak
In Polish
Mesquite
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Mesquite
Oak vallis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Valley Oak
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Valley Oak season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mesquite Tree and Valley Oak Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Valley Oak are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Valley Oak
Care of Mesquite Tree and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.