Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Drought Tolerant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Pectoral
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
SOPHORA secundiflora
Common Name
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Hindi
Blue Berry Tree
Texas Mountain Laurel
In German
Blue Berry Baum
Meskalbohne
In French
Bleu Berry Tree
Calia secundiflora
In Spanish
Árbol de la baya azul
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Greek
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Portuguese
Árvore Berry Azul
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Polish
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Latin
Berry lignum blue
Texas Mountain Laurel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Properties of Blue Berry and Texas Mountain Laurel
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Berry and Texas Mountain Laurel? We provide you with everything About Blue Berry and Texas Mountain Laurel. Blue Berry doesn't have thorns and Texas Mountain Laurel doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Berry does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Berry has allergic reactions like Pollen and Texas Mountain Laurel has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Blue Berry and Texas Mountain Laurel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Berry and Texas Mountain Laurel
Season and care of Blue Berry and Texas Mountain Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Berry and Texas Mountain Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Berry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Berry is Loam and for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Berry and Texas Mountain Laurel Physical Information
Blue Berry and Texas Mountain Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Berry and Texas Mountain Laurel are as follows:
Blue Berry flower color: White
Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Berry and Texas Mountain Laurel
Care of Blue Berry and Texas Mountain Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Texas Mountain Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Berry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Mountain Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.