Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
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
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
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, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Mesquite
In Hindi
Quercus
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Quercus
Mesquite
In French
Quercus
Mesquite
In Spanish
Quercus
mezquite
In Greek
Quercus
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
Quercus
Mesquite
In Polish
Quercus
Mesquite
In Latin
Quercus
Mesquite
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
Properties of Water Oak and Mesquite Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Water Oak and Mesquite Tree? We provide you with everything About Water Oak and Mesquite Tree. Water Oak doesn't have thorns and Mesquite Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Water Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Water Oak has allergic reactions like sneezing, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Mesquite Tree has allergic reactions like sneezing, Vomiting and Watery eyes. 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 Water Oak and Mesquite Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Oak and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Water Oak and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Oak and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Water Oak and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Water Oak and Mesquite Tree
Care of Water Oak and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak 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 Water Oak 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.