SILVER MOUNTAIN LAUREL

Sophora secundiflora v. 'Silver Peso,' 'Sierra Silver'

The Silver Mountain Laurel is a beautiful small tree with clusters of purple, wisteria- like flowers that bloom in the spring with a light, pleasant fragrance. The red seeds produced by this plant are poisonous.

GARDENING BASICS

Type: Trees

Hardiness: 5˚F

Water: Low/Medium

Sun Exposure:

GROWTH

Growth Rate: Slow/Moderate

Average Size: 15’ H × 12’ W

Coverage: 85 square feet

FOLIAGE

Foliage Type: Evergreen

Foliage Color: Silver-gray

FLOWERS & FRUITS

Flower Color: Purple

Flower Season:

Fruit: Brown/Gray seed pods

MORE COMMENTS

Thorns: No

Allergies: Unknown

Seeds are poisonous. Texas root rot in formerly agricultural soils with a pathological history if drainage is poor. Also, beware of over-pruning; Silver Mountain Laurel is very slow to recover if severely pruned.