Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Round
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Jam
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Sea Grape
Mesquite
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Sea Grape
Mesquite
In French
Sea Grape
Mesquite
In Spanish
Sea Grape
mezquite
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Mesquite
In Polish
Sea Grape
Mesquite
In Latin
Uva mare
Mesquite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Polygonaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
-
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Sea Grape and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mesquite Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Grape and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Sea Grape and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Sea Grape and Mesquite Tree
Care of Sea Grape and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sea Grape 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.