Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
  
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
  
Types
Not Available
  
not available
  
Habitat
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
  
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
  
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Yellow, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Egg-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
  
Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Consistently
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
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 to stimulate growth
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize three times a year
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Poisonous
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
  
Bark, Sap
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
SOPHORA secundiflora
  
GUAIACUM sanctum
  
Common Name
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
  
In Hindi
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
Lignum Vitae
  
In German
Meskalbohne
  
Lignum Vitae
  
In French
Calia secundiflora
  
Lignum Vitae
  
In Spanish
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
Palo santo
  
In Greek
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
Lignum Vitae
  
In Portuguese
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
pau-santo
  
In Polish
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
Lignum Vitae
  
In Latin
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
lignum Vitae
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Zygophyllaceae
  
Genus
Sophora
  
Guaiacum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and Lignum Vitae season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Mountain Laurel and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Texas Mountain Laurel and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Lignum Vitae
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Texas Mountain Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.