Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Mesquite
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Ohio buckeye
Mesquite
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Mesquite
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
mezquite
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
Mesquite
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Mesquite
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
Mesquite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ohio Buckeye and Mesquite Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Ohio Buckeye and Mesquite Tree? We provide you with everything About Ohio Buckeye and Mesquite Tree. Ohio Buckeye has thorns and Mesquite Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Ohio Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mesquite Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Ohio Buckeye and Mesquite Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mesquite Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ohio Buckeye and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Mesquite Tree
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water.