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mountain laurel?

14 years ago

Does anyone know if you can grow mountain laurel in zone 4 in minnesota?

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duluthinbloomz4
14 years ago
Kalmia Latifolia (mountain laurel) gets mixed hardiness zone information... North Carolina State U says zones 4-9; Univ. of Illinois Ext. Services in Urbana give it 5-9. I'd be tempted to rely on Illinois. Says also that even in zone 5, winter burn of the evergreen foliage can occur unless it receives some shade in winter.

Was common and beautiful out East; pretty iffy here.
edwena0316
Original Author
14 years ago
I grew up in Connecticut and I love mountain laurel it's one of my favorite shrubs. I was just wondering if it was possible and if anyone had tried or had seen any here. Thank you for replying I appreciate the response. Maybe next time I go out I'll get a seedling from my mom.
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