Texas Mountain Laurel, Mescal Bean (Sophora secundiflora)

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SShurgot Hondo, TX(Zone 8b) Mar 28, 2003

Helotes, TX - 27 March 2003

Common name: Texas Mountain Laurel, Mescal Bean
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Sophora
Species secundiflora

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/55062/

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Kelli L.A. (Canoga Park), CA(Zone 10a) Mar 28, 2003

How old or how big does this plant have to be before it blooms?

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jester San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b) Aug 19, 2004

to answer your question of "How old or how big does this plant have to be before it blooms?" they really do have a mind of their own. Recommend buying one that is already blooming from nursery cause once they bloom they continue to do so. Slow grower but worth it.

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OhioBreezy Dundee, OH(Zone 5b) Aug 19, 2004

WOW does anyone have any seeds they would be willing to part with, I would love a trade of this to try!!

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SShurgot Hondo, TX(Zone 8b) Aug 23, 2004

I can send you seeds, but I hear they're very difficult to grow from seed even in its native Texas. I have trees all over my property, very old ones and many young ones growing wild. I don't know how they'll do in OH. Mountain laurel is an evergreen, and it LOVES sunshine.

Email me your address.

sshurgot

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OhioBreezy Dundee, OH(Zone 5b) Aug 24, 2004

Thank you for the lovely offer, I will send email. Also, i read these seeds are easier to germinate if they are not all the way dried or ripe (not sure if that makes sense) Wondering if you have found this to be true as well?

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SShurgot Hondo, TX(Zone 8b) Aug 24, 2004

I've heard that too and will harvest before they're ripe. We're almost there.

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OhioBreezy Dundee, OH(Zone 5b) Aug 24, 2004

Too cool, I am game, willing to try and see if I can grow in very large container as a specimen shrub or tree - will have to be inside in winter months (garage, etc) but so curious how it would fare here!! Thanks again for the offer.

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