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

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fabaceae

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Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — shrub / tree with purple blooms

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — The Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora) is an evergreen shrub or small tree; it thrives in well-drained

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — This native dazzles with dense, glossy leaves and drooping clusters of fragrant purple blossoms each, image 28

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — reaching 10-15ft in height and 10ft in width; multi-stemmed trunk supports a dense crown of glossy

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — scientifically named Sophora secundiflora; these grape-soda-scented clusters are typically 2 to 3 inches long

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — It thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to part shade; shrub / tree for full

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — Once established, it's drought-tolerant, making it an ideal, low-maintenance choice for Southern landscapes; is

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — each leaflet measuring up to 1 inch long; scientifically named Sophora secundiflora

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — multi-stemmed trunk supports a dense crown of glossy; shrub / tree with purple blooms

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — it is an excellent choice for gardens where manageable sizes are preferred; it is drought-tolerant once

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — Typically reaching heights of 10 to 15 feet and spreading out 6 to 12 feet; it is an excellent choice for

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — ornamental flair to any landscape design with its compact size and slow growth rate; this native dazzles with

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — is an evergreen shrub or small tree that adds a robust; the Texas Mountain Laurel is not only an attractive

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — The plant's adaptability is noteworthy; reaching 10-15ft in height and 10ft in width

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — It is also resistant to deer, which makes it a worthy contender for less-fenced landscapes; once established

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — the Texas Mountain Laurel presents a stunning visual display with vibrant clusters of purple-blue, image 38

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; one

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — naturally occurring on dry; typically reaching heights of 10 to 15 feet and spreading out 6 to 12 feet

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — it is drought-tolerant once established and prefers full sun to partial shade; naturally occurring on dry

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — <br><br>This laurel's hardiness zones are 7b through 10b, and it requires minimal maintenance once, image 43

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — One note of caution: the red seeds produced are highly toxic when ingested; each leaflet measuring up to 1 inch

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — The Texas Mountain Laurel is not only an attractive addition but also a drought-resilient choice; it is also

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — embodying the robust spirit of Texan flora; the Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora) is an evergreen

Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora Secundiflora) — shrub / tree with purple blooms; the plant's adaptability is noteworthy

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