- Mountain laurel
Botanical name: kalmia latifolia
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 40 ft in height and 8 ft in width
Bloom time: spring and summer
Hardy zone: zones 4-9
Flower color: white and pink
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: up to 1 ft per year
Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired size and shape in the late spring/early summer
Propagation methods: propagate using cuttings
Landscape use: ornamental appeal
Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day
Special features: distributes pollen
Watering instructions: prefers consistently moist soil but can handle slight dryness
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release tree and shrub plant food once a month in the spring or summer
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: ferns
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested Invasive species: not invasive
