Sophora secundiflora

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Texas Mountain Laurel, Mescal Bean

 
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Information by: GardenSoft        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

The Texas Mountain Laurel is an evergreen mulit-stemmed tree or shrub. It slowly grows to 15'-25' tall and 5'-15' wide. The leaves are actually tiny leaflets, glossy green on top and lighter underneath. Fragrant flowers are showy and pendulous, violet blue clusters, blooming in spring. This small tree can be espaliered or used as a patio tree. It prefers full sun and has low watering needs once it's established.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Violet

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Messy, Poisonous

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Screen, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.