Dermatophyllum secundiflorum (Texas Mountain Laurel)


Botanical Information

FamilyFacaceae
GenusDermatophyllum
Speciessecundiflorum
CategoryTropicals
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginSouth United States of America to north and central Mexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height3 - 4.5 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeMakes a great border, container or windbreak plant.
CultivationFollow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system.
PestsIt is deer resistant.
Notable SpecimensDesert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
Flower DescriptionBlue in colour.

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