Sophora secundiflora
Texas Mountain Laurel, Mescal Bean
Description
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
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Poisonous
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Hedge, Screen, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.