Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Sophora secundiflora
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
SOPHORA secundiflora
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Texas Mountain Laurel
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Texas Mountain Laurel
Red Buckeye
In German
Meskalbohne
Red Buckeye
In French
Calia secundiflora
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Texas Mountain Laurel
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Texas Mountain Laurel
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Texas Mountain Laurel
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Texas Mountain Laurel
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and Red Buckeye season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Mountain Laurel and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Texas Mountain Laurel and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Red Buckeye
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Texas Mountain Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.