The Kalmia - 'latifolia' bonsai, or Mountain Laurel, is a breathtaking evergreen prized for its unique, umbrella-shaped blooms and rugged bark, though it is considered a high-difficulty species to cultivate. This tree requires an experienced hand due to its extreme sensitivity to root disturbance and its strict requirement for acidic soil and precise moisture management.Native to the eastern United States. Its range stretches from southern Maine to northern Florida, and west to Indiana and Louisiana.
NOTE: Latest Photographs Taken Sept 2026 - Flowering May 2026
Last Spring Repot - 2026
Ceramic: Venus Brown 22cm Rectangular dish in Red Clay - by Zero Bonsai
