Kalmia angustifolia

Showy pink flowers.

Kalmia angustifolia (foliage)

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Common Name sheep laurel
Landscape Zone LZ2
Firewise Rating MODERATELY Firewise (2)
Urban Use Low
Invasive No
Native Yes
Utility Use Yes
Ladder Potential without Pruning No
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 5
Sun Exposure Partial Sun
Soil pH Acidic
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils High
Salt Tolerance No
Drought Resistance Medium
Pest Resistance High
Growth Rate Slow
Plant Form Round
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 4
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 1.2
Trunk Size Multi-stem >= 6,
Bark Smooth
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Evergreen
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Characteristics Waxy-dense

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