Texas Mountain Laurel
- Also Known As: Mescal Bean
- Botanical Name: Sophora secundiflora
- Plant Type: Ornamental Tree
- Light Requirement: Partial Shade, Full Sun
- Water Demand: Very Low
- Landscape Use: Screen - Physical (e.g., barriers), Focal Point/Specimen Plant, Deer Resistant
- Ornamental Color: Purple, Lavender, Violet, White
- Native or Adapted: Native
- Wildlife Value: Birds, Butterflies, Bees
- Season: Spring
- Deciduous or Evergreen: Evergreen
- Plant Form: Bushy
- Region: North Central Texas
- Plant Spread: 10' - 15'
- Plant Height: 15' - 35'
Description
Evergreen with deep glossy green leaves. Slow growing. Requires good drainage, and does best in alkaline soils. Beautiful, fragrant spring flowers. Flowers and seeds are poisonous.
Texas Mountain Laurel Photos
