Texas Mountain Laurel full-sun Most staked plants reach wall-covering

Most staked plants reach wall-covering size within 2–3 years from a 5-gallon start

as extreme heat makes establishment difficult without intensive daily watering

Months 3–6: Water every 7–14 days (every 7–10 days in peak summer)

and growth continues well into the fall

Fig Tree: a tough

Texas Mountain Laurel full-sun Most staked plants reach wall-coveringPhoenix's Most Fragrant Flowering Evergreen Tree Texas Mountain Laurel Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora) is one of the most beloved flowering trees in the Phoenix Valley and for good reason. Its clusters of deep purple blooms smell exactly like grape Kool Aid, filling the yard with an intoxicating fragrance every spring. It stays evergreen year round, grows in some of the toughest soils in Arizona, and thrives on minimal water once