Mountain Laurel blooming

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Mountain Laurel blooming

May 11, 2011 by Sherry

The Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia), commonly called “Ivy” here, is one of our most beautiful native shrubs. This shrub is evergreen and frequently grows in thickets, and often becoming tree sized in the woods here. I have this one at the edge of the front yard. It is about 8′ tall and is in full bloom right now.

Mountain Laurel

Closeup of flower clusters

Posted in Flowers, Garden, Great Smoky Mountains, Photo of the day, Photos, Plants, south, yard | Tagged flower clusters, Ivy shrubs, Kalmia latifolia, mountain laurel, native shrubs | 7 Comments

7 Responses

on May 14, 2011 at 3:24 pm | Reply quietpaths

That must be about the most beautiful flowering bush, ever.
- on May 19, 2011 at 9:49 pm | Reply Sherry
  
  Hi Christine, I agree, it has always been my favorite of the native shrubs here!
on May 22, 2011 at 8:14 am | Reply singellis

Nice display of flowers and shrubs! The Mt. Laurel is one of my favorites too. Although just about everything you posted are absolutely beautiful. I found you through my blog, so thanks for stopping by. Looking forward to seeing more through your eyes. I love that you are zones warmer too; it allows me to see the difference between my zone and yours.
- on May 25, 2011 at 1:32 am | Reply Sherry
  
  Thank you, singellis. I’m glad you stopped by. :) Next time, feel free to link your blog address to your name so I can be sure and visit you again.
  -Sherry
on May 30, 2011 at 3:19 am | Reply Lana

The mountain laurel is so beautiful. We had some in the woods next to us in Virginia. I had forgotten about them. Thanks for bringing back that memory.
- on May 31, 2011 at 12:23 am | Reply Sherry
  
  Hi Lana,
  You’re welcome, glad the post brought back a nice memory for you. I love these shrubs, they truly are so pretty. I saw some darker pink ones blooming in the edge of the woods not far from here. Love seeing the woods lit up with their bright flowers.
  
  -Sherry
on May 23, 2012 at 12:28 am | Reply Pink Mountain Laurel « Sherry's Place

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