• 9 years ago
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• Author: Ayishah Chui
• Tags: Ericaceae, Evergreen, Flower - Summer, Plant at Borders, Shrub, Week 03

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Common Name —— Mountain-laurel
Family —————— Ericaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 4 – 9
Form ——————— large, robust shrub; symmetrical in youth, develop open and picturesque trunk when old
Height/Spread ——– 2.5 – 4.0 m; 2.5 – 4.0 m
Water ——————– medium
Soil ———————– moist; well-drained; cool; acidic
Sunlight —————- full sun to part shade
Leaves —————— Evergreen; alternate; simple; elliptic; yellowish green beneath
Flower —————— May to June; white to pink-rose to deep rose
Fruit ——————— brown; 5-valved capsule; persist through winter
Limitation ————- requires attention to cultural detail to successfully plant it
Strength —————- magnificent in flower; generally pest and disease free
Use ———————– for shady borders