Sophora secundiflora |
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Texas Mountain Laurel, Mescal Bean |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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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:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.