Kalmia latifolia

• Common Name - mountain laurel
• Botanical Name - Kalmia latifolia
• Family - Ericaceae
• Bud - opposite
• Stem/Bark - exfoliating dark grey
• Leaf - simple, elliptic shape, acute apex, acuminate base, undulate/entire margin
• Flower - corymb inflorescence, showy, pink/white, May - June
• Fruit - capsule, brown, September - October
• Habit - spreading
• Form - oval, horizontal
• Size - 2-3 m
• Culture - full sun/part shade, acidic/well drained soil
• Use - accent plant, spring interest, mixed shrub border