Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oval, Bristle-tipped
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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, 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
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Leaf Blister, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SOPHORA secundiflora
QUERCUS coccinea
Common Name
Texas Mountain Laurel
Scarlet Oak
In Hindi
Texas Mountain Laurel
Scarlet Oak
In German
Meskalbohne
Scarlet Oak
In French
Calia secundiflora
Scarlet Oak
In Spanish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Scarlet roble
In Greek
Texas Mountain Laurel
Scarlet Oak
In Portuguese
Texas Mountain Laurel
Scarlet Oak
In Polish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Scarlet Oak
In Latin
Texas Mountain Laurel
Quercus coccinea
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 Scarlet Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Texas Mountain Laurel and Scarlet Oak? We provide you with everything About Texas Mountain Laurel and Scarlet Oak. Texas Mountain Laurel doesn't have thorns and Scarlet Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Mountain Laurel does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Mountain Laurel has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Scarlet 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 Scarlet Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Scarlet Oak
Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Scarlet Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and Scarlet Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and Scarlet Oak season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scarlet Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scarlet Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Mountain Laurel and Scarlet Oak Physical Information
Texas Mountain Laurel and Scarlet Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Scarlet Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and Scarlet Oak are as follows:
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Scarlet Oak flower color: Not Available
- Scarlet Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Scarlet Oak
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Scarlet Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scarlet 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 Scarlet Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.