Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
weekly regular
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
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
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SOPHORA secundiflora
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Common Name
Texas Mountain Laurel
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
In Hindi
Texas Mountain Laurel
Methley Plum
In German
Meskalbohne
Chinesische Pflaume
In French
Calia secundiflora
Prunus salicina
In Spanish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Prunus salicina
In Greek
Texas Mountain Laurel
Methley Plum
In Portuguese
Texas Mountain Laurel
Prunus salicina
In Polish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Methley Plum
In Latin
Texas Mountain Laurel
Methley Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Texas Mountain Laurel and Methley Plum
Wondering what are the properties of Texas Mountain Laurel and Methley Plum? We provide you with everything About Texas Mountain Laurel and Methley Plum. Texas Mountain Laurel doesn't have thorns and Methley Plum doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Mountain Laurel does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Mountain Laurel has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Methley Plum 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 Methley Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Methley Plum
Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Methley Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and Methley Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and Methley Plum season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Methley Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Mountain Laurel and Methley Plum Physical Information
Texas Mountain Laurel and Methley Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and Methley Plum are as follows:
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Methley Plum flower color: White
- Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Methley Plum
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Methley Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Texas Mountain Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Methley Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.