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