Sophora secundiflora

Texas Mountain Laurel, Mescal Bean

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 7B - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, espalier, massing, standard, specimen, street tree
Height 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red, white
Soil pH requirements Neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America