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Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush

Kalmia Latifolia

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Overview

The Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia), also known as Calico Bush, is an evergreen shrub boasting glossy leaves and clustered flowers. In late spring, it features pink to white blooms with unique maroon banding. Hardy in zones 4-9, it thrives in acidic, well-drained soil and part shade. Maturing at 7-15 feet tall with a similar spread, it’s ideal for shaded borders or woodland gardens, offering year-round interest.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 4–10Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Temperate
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — showcasing its hardiness and adaptability; it‚Äôs ideal for shaded borders or woodland gardens, image 94

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — offering year-round interest
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — is an exquisite broadleaf evergreen shrub that brings an elegant touch to any landscape, image 118
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — ensuring year-round visual interest and seasonal bursts of color; is an evergreen shrub boasting, image 105
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — The Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia); in late spring, it features pink to white blooms with, image 55
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — it‚Äôs ideal for shaded borders or woodland gardens; measuring 2 to 4 inches long, image 61
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — also known as Calico Bush; a member of the heath family, image 110
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — offering year-round interest; broadleaf evergreen / shrub with white blooms
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with white blooms; resembling a delicate art piece, image 80
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — making it an ideal choice for wooded garden areas or north-facing landscapes, image 50
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — showcasing its hardiness and adaptability; it‚Äôs ideal for shaded borders or woodland gardens
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — is an exquisite broadleaf evergreen shrub that brings an elegant touch to any landscape, image 91
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — These blossoms span approximately 1 inch across
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — Growing to an average height of 7 to 15 feet with a similar spread, image 95
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — Hardy in zones 4-9, it thrives in acidic, well-drained soil and part shade, image 32
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — measuring 2 to 4 inches long
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — making it an ideal choice for wooded garden areas or north-facing landscapes, image 104
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — ensuring year-round visual interest and seasonal bursts of color
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — Hardy in zones 4-9, it thrives in acidic, well-drained soil and part shade, image 86
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — providing a striking backdrop against the seasonal changes of the landscape
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — Maturing at 7-15 feet tall with a similar spread
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — A member of the heath family
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — scientifically known as Kalmia latifolia; maturing at 7-15 feet tall with a similar spread, image 117
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — this shrub features clusters of cup-shaped flowers that range from white to pink
Mountain Laurel, Calico Bush (Kalmia Latifolia) — Growing to an average height of 7 to 15 feet with a similar spread, image 122
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