Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora) is a small, evergreen, slow-growing native shrub or tree with dense, dark green foliage and showy, fragrant clusters of grape-scented purple flowers in spring. It is native to rocky, dry habitats in the Southwestern U.S. and Mexico, tolerates drought and well-draining limestone soils, and is valued as an ornamental plant for its beautiful flowers and dense form.

• Growth Habit: Evergreen shrub or small, multi-trunked tree 
• Size: Typically 10-15 feet tall, but can grow larger under ideal conditions 
• Leaves: Dark green, leathery, pinnately compound with 7-11 large, waxy leaflets 
• Flowers: Dense, pendulous clusters of grape-scented, deep purple flowers in early spring 
• Fruit: Semi-woody pods containing bright red to orange, highly poisonous seeds 
• Light: Prefers full sun to part shade