Kalmia polifolia
Found naturally in spaghnum bogs,deer resistant due to poisonous foliage.
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| Common Name | bog 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 | 4 |
| Heat Tolerance Zone | 4 |
| Sun Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Soil pH | Acidic |
| Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils | High |
| Salt Tolerance | No |
| Drought Resistance | Low |
| Pest Resistance | High |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Plant Form | Round |
| Plant Height Mature Size in feet | 2 |
| Plant Height Mature Size in meters | 0.6 |
| Trunk Size | Multi-stem >= 6, |
| Bark | Smooth |
| Leaf Arrangement | Alternate |
| Leaf Persistance | Evergreen |
| Leaf Color | Green None |
| Leaf Type | Simple |
| Leaf Characteristics | Waxy-dense |
