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Shrubs & garden character · Western North Carolina field companion

Mountain laurel

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain laurel · species reference; cultivar identity is not established by this photo
Mountain laurel · species reference; cultivar identity is not established by this photo◐ Part sun or part shade · ☾ ShadeJasper Shide ↗ · CC0
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Iconic mountain native; demands acidic, organic, sharply drained soil and no root disturbance.

Sun Exposure
Part sun–shade
Mature Height (ft)
5–15
Mature Width (ft)
5–15
Bloom Season
Late spring
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Sun Exposure

Part sun–shade

Growth Habit

Dense rounded

Mature Height (ft)

5–15

Mature Width (ft)

5–15

More growing details

Bloom Season

Late spring

Bloom Color

White-pink

Evergreen / Deciduous

Evergreen

Native Status

NC native

WNC Notes

Iconic mountain native; demands acidic, organic, sharply drained soil and no root disturbance.

Drought Tolerance

Moderate

Wet-Soil Tolerance

Low–moderate

Deer Resistance

High

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