Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Sophora secundiflora
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SOPHORA secundiflora
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Texas Mountain Laurel
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Texas Mountain Laurel
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Meskalbohne
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Calia secundiflora
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Texas Mountain Laurel
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Texas Mountain Laurel
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Texas Mountain Laurel
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and Big leaf Maple season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Mountain Laurel and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Texas Mountain Laurel and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Big leaf Maple
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Texas Mountain Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.