Mountain Laurel in Charlotte
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Comments (15)To paraphrase Richard Jaynes in his definitive book on kalmias: Mountain laurels form thier flower buds in late summer on the current season's growth. If the seed capsules are not removed, there will be no new shoot growth from that point. No new shoots = no flower buds. There's also some evidence that the ripening seed capsules produce a hormone which translocates throughout the plant and inhibits flower bud formation. Without deadheading, Jaynes says mountain laurels - especially the modern varieties (most of which he developed)- tend to be every other year bloomers. Large mountain laurels have enough growth points to bloom every year without deadheading, but the new flower buds will not be found where old dried seed capsules remain from the previous year....See Moreworms on Texas Mountain Laurel
Comments (10)They are probably "Genista" caterpillars. It's a moth, and the caterpillars are unlikely to do permanent damage to the trees. Management: No management may be required on mature plants as the worms rarely consume enough foliage to damage the plant. However, young and/or newly installed plants with a small canopy may need to be protected. Handpicking is an effective control in small gardens. Here is a link that might be useful: Sophora Worms...See MoreWhere to buy Texas Mountain Laurel? (Austin)
Comments (17)These are so slow growing, it's often better to have a local nursery order the largest blooming size you can afford. They may hesitate if you're lower than hardiness zone 8, but worth checking with them. You might be able to order direct from Monrovia for delivery to a local nursery, but my experience has found it more dependable to have a willing manager at a local store they supply order it for you. If time is not an issue, seedlings are occasionally offered on ebay or Etsy (hidden among dozens of seed listings); though, these will be 3+ years from blooming depending upon the growing conditions you provide....See MoreAnyone know a source for larger Texas Mountain Laurels?
Comments (3)The Lowes in Dallas (8a) has carried them in season before. We got a ~4 ft one on clearance a few (3?) years ago. Regular price was probably in the range of $80 to $100 at that time. Though don't see them sold regularly this far north....See MoreDibbit
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