Mountain Laurel, Kalmia latifolia

This is the straight species mountain laurel, an iconic North American evergreen shrub. Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is famous for its spring clusters of white-to-pink, nectar rich flowers and glossy, dark green foliage. Mountain laurel is long-lived, deer-resistant, and ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized landscapes. It thrives in acidic, well-drained soil and partial shade, offering year-round structure and seasonal color with minimal maintenance. It is a slow-growing, 5–15 ft tall shrub, often featuring gnarly, rustic branches.