Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very 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
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
Do not water frequently, Needs very little 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SOPHORA secundiflora
SALIX alba
Common Name
Texas Mountain Laurel
White Willow
In Hindi
Texas Mountain Laurel
White Willow
In German
Meskalbohne
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Calia secundiflora
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Texas Mountain Laurel
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Texas Mountain Laurel
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Texas Mountain Laurel
wierzba biała
In Latin
Texas Mountain Laurel
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and White Willow
Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and White Willow season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Mountain Laurel and White Willow Physical Information
Texas Mountain Laurel and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and White Willow are as follows:
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and White Willow
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Texas Mountain Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.