Mescal Bean Texas Mountain Laurel
Sophora secundiflora
Fabaceae · broadleaf evergreen tree · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
15 ft
Growth Rate
Moderate
Size at 20 yr
15 ft
Lifespan
Long-lived
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Moist
Soil pH
6.0-9.5
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Medium
Hardiness
Zones 8a–9b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
early spring
Origin
North America
Watch for this season
Damping-offHigh
Seedling Emergence - Postemergence Damping-off Risk
RustHigh
Uredinial Stage (Summer)
Diseases: Regionally Documented (8)
Fusarium Canker Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae Bacterial Blight Bean common mosaic virus and Bean yellow mosaic virus Common And Yellow Mosaics Curly top (Beet curly top virus) Several soilborne Damping-off Gray Mold Multiple genera (Melampsoridium, Thekopsora, Naohidemyces... Rust White Mold Sclerotinia Rot
Pests: Regionally Documented (5)
Phenological Calendar
View full calendar (5 stages)
| Stage | Typical Window |
|---|---|
| New growth flush BBCH 11 | Feb 15-Mar 15 |
| Bloom start BBCH 61 | Mar 1-Mar 31 |
| Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69 | Apr 1-Apr 15 |
| Fruit/seed development BBCH 71 | Mar 15-May 31 |
| Fruit/seed maturity BBCH 85 | Jun 1-Aug 31 |
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.