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Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel

Kalmia Latifolia 'Elf'

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Overview

The Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia 'Elf') is a compact evergreen shrub, ideal for small gardens. Reaching up to 3 feet high with a similar spread, its glossy green foliage provides year-round interest. In late spring, it boasts clusters of delicate white flowers. Preferring acidic soil and partial shade, 'Elf' makes an excellent low-maintenance choice for borders or woodland gardens. Hardy in zones 4 to 9.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 4–9Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Temperate
Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia 'Elf') — The Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia 'Elf') is a compact evergreen shrub, ideal for small
Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia 'Elf') — In late spring, it boasts clusters of delicate white flowersElf Dwarf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia 'Elf') — 'Elf' makes an excellent low-maintenance choice for borders or woodland gardensElf Dwarf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia 'Elf') — Preferring acidic soil and partial shadeElf Dwarf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia 'Elf') — Reaching up to 3 feet high with a similar spread, its glossy green foliage provides year-round interestElf Dwarf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia 'Elf') — commonly referred to as the Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia 'Elf') — The Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia 'Elf') is a compact evergreen shrub, ideal for small
Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia 'Elf') — In late spring, it boasts clusters of delicate white flowers
Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia 'Elf') — 'Elf' makes an excellent low-maintenance choice for borders or woodland gardens
Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia 'Elf') — Preferring acidic soil and partial shade
Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia 'Elf') — Reaching up to 3 feet high with a similar spread, its glossy green foliage provides year-round interest
Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel (Kalmia Latifolia 'Elf') — commonly referred to as the Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel
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