Texas Mountain Laurel Seeds 10 (Dermatophyllum secundiflorum)

Description: D. secundiflorum is an popular evergreen ornamental plant due to its showy flowers. It is well-adapted to arid and semiarid habitats. Never tall, and rarely having a straight trunk, its bark is smooth in all but the oldest specimens. It grows slowly to a height of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a crown diameter of 10 ft (3.0 m). Extremely fragrant purple flowers, resembling the smell of grape soda, are produced in large clusters in March and April. They are followed by 4 inches (10 cm) pods containing deep orange seeds. The consumption of a single seed is enough to kill an adult. Its common names include Texas mountain laurel, Texas mescalbean, frijolito, and frijolillo. It is hardy down to 5 degrees F. (-15 C.) and can usually survive winters in USDA zone 7b. Due to its toughness and its native status in the Southwest, it is an excellent choice for xeriscaping. Growing Instructions: Soak seeds in water to make it easier to break them apart and get at the seeds. You’ll have to scarify them before planting, as they have extremely hard shells. Scratch them up with a knife, for example, or use sandpaper.Seeds that fall from the plant can take years to germinate, as they have extremely hard shells. Sow these in gallon-sized containers with holes in the bottom filled with well-draining potting mix. Water often. Alternatively, you can direct sow in the garden. Bury the seed about half an inch deep. And be patient. When transplanting into the ground, mix some extra calcium into the soil at the planting site to help plants get established. Dig a hole slightly bigger than the root ball, then carefully place the root ball into the hole, and backfill with planting site soil. Mature Texas mountain laurels have a deep root system, and they do not transplant well once established.

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Location: Phoenix, Arizona

End Time: 2024-10-03T07:00:37.000Z

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