Sophora secundiflora |
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Texas Mountain Laurel |
The Texas Mountain Laurel is an evergreen mulit-stemmed tree or shrub. It grows to 15"25' tall and 5'-15' wide. The leaves are pinnately compound, 4"-6" long and 3.5" wide. Leaflets 1"-2" long; glossy green on top and lighter underneath. The flowers are showy and pendulous purple flowers, to 8" long. There is a strong aroma. This plant blooms in springtime. Pods are poisonous.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark 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.