Sophora secundiflora |
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Texas Mountain Laurel, Mescal Bean |
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.
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
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.