Sophora secundiflora
Texas Mountain Laurel
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Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora) - Description
Calia secundiflora is a species of flowering shrub or small tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to the southwestern United States (Texas, New Mexico) and Mexico (Chihuahua and Coahuila south to Hidalgo, Puebla and Querétaro). Common names include Texas Mountain Laurel, Texas Mescalbean, Frijolito, and Frijolillo. It is an often-misunderstood plant, frequently confused with the Agave species used to make mezcal, as well as with Peyote (Lophophora williamsii), which contains mescaline.
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora) - Blooming
S. japonica has mid to late summer large airy pyramidal clusters of small creamy flowers for 2-3 weeks, giving it a lacey look. It may not flower until tree is 10 years old. Flowers best during long, hot summers.
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora) - Growth
Varied genus or trees, shrubs, and herbs. Leaves are pinnately compound and seedpods are rounded or winged and tightened between seeds. S. japonica, the pagoda tree grows to 50-75 feet. Grows best in full sun. Sophora works well in a shrub border or as an ornamental plant. Less hardy plants can be grown at the base of a sunny wall, or in a temperate or warm greenhouse.
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora) - Planting
Sow seeds when ripe in containers in a cold frame. Can also propagate evergreens from semi-ripe cuttings in summer or fall.
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora) - Pest
Sophora is prone to wilt, canker, rust, and twig blight.
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora) - Soil and irrigation
Moderately fertile, moist, acidic to alkaline, well-draining soil.
