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Texas Mountain Laurel
Sophora secundiflora
Size
Height - 15-20 feet
Width - 10-15 feet
Plant Type
Evergreen
Native ornamental tree
Close up view
Full plant view
Sun
Full sun to part shade
Other common names
Mescal Bean,
Frijolito
BLOOMING
MONTHS
Save Water Low water required
More Color Uniquely fragrant blue-purple flowers in early spring
Attract Wildlife Bees and butterflies enjoy the flowers
Reduce Maintenance Can prune into bush or tree shape
Texas Tough Is considered evergreen
Interesting Facts
Is evergreen in our climate. Can be pruned to look like a bush, or can be undercut to look like a tree (can appear similar to a crepe myrtle or a vitex/chaste tree). Produces clusters of pretty purple blooms in early spring. Flowers have a strong, sweet, unique fragrance, reminiscent of grape-flavored Kool Aid. Bean pods produced later in the year are considered poisonous if ingested.
Texas Mountain Laurel in Frisco
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