Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
Mesquite
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
Quercus
In German
Mesquite
Quercus
In French
Mesquite
Quercus
In Spanish
mezquite
Quercus
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
Quercus
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Quercus
In Polish
Mesquite
Quercus
In Latin
Mesquite
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Water Oak
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Water Oak season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Mesquite Tree and Water Oak Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Water Oak are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Mesquite Tree and Water Oak
Care of Mesquite Tree and Water Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.