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