Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires standing water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
SOPHORA secundiflora
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
Texas Mountain Laurel
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Meskalbohne
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Calia secundiflora
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Texas Mountain Laurel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Sophora
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Poison Sumac and Texas Mountain Laurel
Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and Texas Mountain Laurel? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and Texas Mountain Laurel. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and Texas Mountain Laurel doesn't have thorns. Also Poison Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. Poison Sumac has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation and Texas Mountain Laurel has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation. 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 Poison Sumac and Texas Mountain Laurel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Texas Mountain Laurel
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Texas Mountain Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Texas Mountain Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Texas Mountain Laurel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poison Sumac and Texas Mountain Laurel Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Texas Mountain Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Texas Mountain Laurel are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Texas Mountain Laurel
Care of Poison Sumac and Texas Mountain Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas Mountain Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Poison Sumac 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.
