Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
Woodland Garden Canopy
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
Needs less 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
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SOPHORA secundiflora
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Texas Mountain Laurel
Post Oak
In Hindi
Texas Mountain Laurel
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Meskalbohne
Post oak
In French
Calia secundiflora
Post oak
In Spanish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Post oak
In Greek
Texas Mountain Laurel
Post Oak
In Portuguese
Texas Mountain Laurel
Post Oak
In Polish
Texas Mountain Laurel
post Oak
In Latin
Texas Mountain Laurel
Post quercu
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 Post Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Texas Mountain Laurel and Post Oak? We provide you with everything About Texas Mountain Laurel and Post Oak. Texas Mountain Laurel doesn't have thorns and Post Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Mountain Laurel does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Mountain Laurel has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Post Oak 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 Post Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Post Oak
Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and Post Oak season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Mountain Laurel and Post Oak Physical Information
Texas Mountain Laurel and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and Post Oak are as follows:
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Post Oak
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Post Oak 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 Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.