Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
Dry Forest, tropical environments
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
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
Sky Blue, Indigo
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
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
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
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, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOPHORA secundiflora
Bursera graveolens
Common Name
Texas Mountain Laurel
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
In Hindi
Texas Mountain Laurel
पालो सेंटो
In German
Meskalbohne
Palo Santo
In French
Calia secundiflora
palo santo
In Spanish
Texas Mountain Laurel
palo santo
In Greek
Texas Mountain Laurel
palo santo
In Portuguese
Texas Mountain Laurel
palo santo
In Polish
Texas Mountain Laurel
palo santo
In Latin
Texas Mountain Laurel
S. Palo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Properties of Texas Mountain Laurel and Palo Santo
Wondering what are the properties of Texas Mountain Laurel and Palo Santo? We provide you with everything About Texas Mountain Laurel and Palo Santo. Texas Mountain Laurel doesn't have thorns and Palo Santo doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Mountain Laurel does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Mountain Laurel has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Palo Santo
Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Palo Santo is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and Palo Santo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and Palo Santo season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Mountain Laurel and Palo Santo Physical Information
Texas Mountain Laurel and Palo Santo physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and Palo Santo are as follows:
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
- Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Palo Santo
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Palo Santo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.