Trees
Texas Mountain Laurel
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum
Features fragrant, purple flower clusters, and velvet tan-gray seed pods in the spring. Seeds are poisonous. Previously classified as Sophora secundiflora.
The Basics
Type: TreesSun: Full SunHardiness: 5°FWater: LowNative southeastern New Mexico, southern Texas, northeastern MexicoGrowth
Growth Rate: SlowMature Height: 10'Mature Width: 8'Mature Form: Upright, denseFoliage
EvergreenColor: Dark greenTexture: MediumWildlife
Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds MothsFlowers
Flower Color: Purple clustersSeason: SpringComments
Litter: LowThorns: NoneIrritation: NoneRabbit Resistant
Native
Attracts Wildlife
Photo By: Dave Seibert
Photo By: Dave Seibert
Photo By: Dave Seibert