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Kalmia latifolia/Mountain Laurel
Autumn seeds with some black spot leaf disease on foliage
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Autumn seeds with some black spot leaf disease on foliage
Spring flowers with intricate markings
Large specimen in full flower in mid spring at the Gloster Arboretum, Gloster, MS
A kalmia in full flower can make a stunning display in the garden
Close-up image of a cluster of kalmia flowers
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Scientific Name:
Kalmia latifolia
Common Name:
Mountain Laurel
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Height:
15-20 feet
Spread:
5 - 10 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Pink
Fruit present:
Fall
Fruit color:
Black, Brown
Light Exposure:
Part Sun, Filtered Shade
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Ths long lived picturesque shrub for the garden and is used as a hedge and in naturalisitc settings. The state flower of Pennsylvania and Connecticut.