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Texas Mountain Laurel

Sophora Secundiflora

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Overview

The Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, reaching 10-15ft in height and 10ft in width. This native dazzles with dense, glossy leaves and drooping clusters of fragrant purple blossoms each spring. It thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to part shade. Once established, it's drought-tolerant, making it an ideal, low-maintenance choice for Southern landscapes. Zones 7-11.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 8–11
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — The Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora) is an evergreen shrub or small tree
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — The Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora) is an evergreen shrub or small treeTexas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — reaching 10-15ft in height and 10ft in widthTexas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — This native dazzles with dense, glossy leaves and drooping clusters of fragrant purple blossoms each springTexas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — It thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to part shadeTexas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — Once established, it's drought-tolerant, making it an ideal, low-maintenance choice for Southern landscapesTexas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — scientifically named Sophora secundiflora+59

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fabaceae

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Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — ornamental flair to any landscape design with its compact size and slow growth rate
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — The Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora) is an evergreen shrub or small tree
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — reaching 10-15ft in height and 10ft in width
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — This native dazzles with dense, glossy leaves and drooping clusters of fragrant purple blossoms each spring
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — It thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to part shade
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — Once established, it's drought-tolerant, making it an ideal, low-maintenance choice for Southern landscapes
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — scientifically named Sophora secundiflora
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — is an evergreen shrub or small tree that adds a robust
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — Typically reaching heights of 10 to 15 feet and spreading out 6 to 12 feet
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — it is an excellent choice for gardens where manageable sizes are preferred
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — the Texas Mountain Laurel presents a stunning visual display with vibrant clusters of purple-blue
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — multi-stemmed trunk supports a dense crown of glossy
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — each leaflet measuring up to 1 inch long
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — <br><br>This laurel's hardiness zones are 7b through 10b, and it requires minimal maintenance once established
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — it is drought-tolerant once established and prefers full sun to partial shade
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — The plant's adaptability is noteworthy
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — These grape-soda-scented clusters are typically 2 to 3 inches long and can draw in a variety of pollinators
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — naturally occurring on dry
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — purple flowers in the garden
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — The Texas Mountain Laurel is not only an attractive addition but also a drought-resilient choice
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — It is also resistant to deer, which makes it a worthy contender for less-fenced landscapes
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — One note of caution: the red seeds produced are highly toxic when ingested
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — embodying the robust spirit of Texan flora
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — shrub / tree for full

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