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Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia
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Flowers of Mountain Laurel
Size:

Small
Size: medium
Medium

Large
Exposure/ Light Requirements:
Full Shade required.
Full Shade
Full Sun required.
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade required.
Partial Sun/Shade
Pests and Problems:

Environmental Damage


Leaf spot, scale and borers can occur occasionally. In zone 5, winter burn of evergreen foliage can occur unless plant receives some shade in winter.
Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9 
Mature Height: 7-10 Feet
Mature Width: 7-10 Feet
Features: Clusters of white to rose-pink flowers in late spring and early summer; (broadleaf) evergreen foliage.
Culture: Full sun to shade; moist, well-drained soils; requires acid soil.
Cultivars: Numerous cultivars available. Check local nurseries for cultivars available in your area.
Mature Form: Rounded to broad spreading
Native To: United States
Soil Conditions:
Dry
Soil condition: Moist, Well-DrainedMoist, Well-Drained
Wet
Tolerance:
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Salt
Tolerance: Soil CompactionSoil Compaction
Wet Sites
Wind
Uses:
Barrier
Use for: Border.Border
Foundation
Hedge
Use for: Massing.Massing
Use for: Naturalizing.Naturalizing
Screen
Use for: Specimen.Specimen
Foliage Color: Green
 
Fall Foliage Color: Green
 
Additional Notes: