shrub⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4b – Zone 9b
Mountain laurel is a native evergreen shrub prized for its showy clusters of pink or white flowers in late spring. It thrives in partial shade with acidic soil and makes an excellent choice for woodland gardens and naturalized landscapes.
Overview
Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
slow
Size
4–6′ tall × 4–12′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
none
Zone 4bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 9b
pH Range
4.55.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 5.5
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
