| Botanical Name: Sophora secundiflora | |
| Common Name: Texas Mountain Laurel |
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Information by: Kathleen Moore
Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
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Description
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Notes
Large evergreen shrub or small tree grows slowly to 8' x 6'. Dense glossy foliage. Large purple clusters of wisteria like flowers appear in spring and smell like grape bubblebum. Light tan pods follow blooms and contain bright red seeds. Seeds are poisonous but extremely hard. Thornless & drops very little leaf litter. Susc. to caterpillars. Lush looking. Native to Chihuahuan Desert.