Trees
Texas Mountain Laurel
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum
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Features fragrant, purple flower clusters, and velvet tan-gray seed pods in the spring. Seeds are poisonous. Previously classified as Sophora secundiflora.
The Basics
Type: TreesSun: Full SunHardiness: 5°FWater: LowNative: southeastern New Mexico, southern Texas, northeastern MexicoGrowth
Growth Rate: SlowMature Height: 10'Mature Width: 8'Mature Form: Upright, denseFoliage
EvergreenColor: Dark greenTexture: MediumWildlife
Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds MothsFlowers
Flower Color: PurpleSeason: SpringComments
Litter: LowThorns: NoneIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F156465934791a220c61.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Dave Seibert