Sophora Secundiflora / Texas Mountain Laurel Genus - Sophora Species - Secundiflora Common name - Texas Mountain Laurel Other names - Mescal Bean Tree Pre-Treatment - Not-required Hardiness zones - 9 - 15 Height / spread - 25'-35' / 7.60 - 10 m / 15'-20' / 4.60 - 6 m Plant type - Tree Vegetation type - Deciduous Exposure - Full Sun Growth rate - Medium Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline Soil type - Clay, Loam, Sand Water requirements - Drought tolerant, average water Landscape uses - Feature Plant, Shade Trees Germination rate - 81% Leaf / Flower color - Dark Green / -- Plant growth rate - Medium The mescal bean or Texas mountain laurel is one of the most elegant of all evergreen desert trees with its lush green foliage and wisteria-like blossoms. Despite its beauty this is a tough species native to the Southwest U.S. and northern Mexico. It dwells in low, hot locations to middle mountain elevations, showing a wide range of adaptability. However, these trees require extreme summer heat to be truly vigorous plants. This slow-growing shrubby tree develops a wide-spreading canopy with numerous low branches and making a solid mass of foliage. It tolerates pruning to limit overall size, stimulate more dense foliage and better suit the cultivated landscape. In early spring, mescal bean bursts into bloom with dangling clusters of lilac-purple, pea-family blossoms that are highly fragrant. These are followed by large, inedible pods which persist for many months. This tree thrives in problem alkaline soils of arid regions, but insists on very good drainage. Growth can be speeded up by frequent deep watering during the summer months. Mescal bean is an excellent background plant, screen, hedge or specimen where its beautiful flowers can be enjoyed at close range. (info source: Learn2Grow.com) Extra seeds The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible ! Packing The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions Shipping We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods. Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): US buyers - 2-5 days non-US buyers - 7-30 days. Discounts Powered by HobbySeeds