Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
  
Central America, South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
not available
  
Habitat
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
  
Dry areas
  
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
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,680.00 cm
  
25
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
  
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Magenta, Rose, Violet
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
  
Do not water frequently
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Ample Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Poisonous
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Used to establish native woodland
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
SOPHORA secundiflora
  
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
Common Name
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
Ant Tree, Long John
  
In Hindi
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
In German
Meskalbohne
  
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
In French
Calia secundiflora
  
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
In Spanish
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
In Greek
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
In Portuguese
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
In Polish
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
In Latin
Texas Mountain Laurel
  
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Polygonaceae
  
Genus
Sophora
  
Triplaris
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and TRIPLARIS cumingiana is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Mountain Laurel and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Physical Information
Texas Mountain Laurel and TRIPLARIS cumingiana physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and TRIPLARIS cumingiana are as follows:
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
- TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and TRIPLARIS cumingiana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Texas Mountain Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.