Texas Mountain Laurel

Tomball, Texas

What's that smell in the air?

The beautiful Texas Mountain Laurel "Dermatophyllum secundiflorum formerly known as Sophora secundiflora

Hey Tomball! Do you smell the grape buble gum in the air? What you smell is the flowers of the Texas Mountain Laurel! This small tree or large shrub is very fragrant (grape bubblegum) has violet-blue flowers in terminal clusters create a wonderful display in spring against the backdrop of shiny dark green foliage. This multi-stemmed evergreen is excellent for use as a large shrub or small tree. Slow growing and easily trained as espalier or a patio tree. This desert native thrives in warm, sunny, arid environments.

Light: Full sun

Water Once established, water deeply when dry.

Specs: Slow growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall, 10 to 15 ft. wide.

Decidious or Evergreen: Evergreen

Maintenance: Very low

Hardiness: Super Cold Hardy

Sizes Available

15 gallon call for price.

30 gallon call for price.

45 gallon call for price.

65 gallon call for price.