USDA Symbol
KAPO
Scientific Name
Kalmia polifolia
Common Name
bog laurel
Active Growth Period
Spring and Summer
Bloat
None
Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio
High
Coppice Potential
No
Conspicuous Fall Color
No
Fire Resistant
No
Flower Color
Purple
Conspicuous Flower
Yes
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Foliage Light Porosity Summer
Moderate
Foliage Porosity Winter
Moderate
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fruit/Seed Color
Brown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous
No
Growth Form
Multiple Stem
Growth Rate
Slow
Height at Base Age (Max)
1
Height at Maturity
1
Known Allelopath
No
Leaf Retention
Yes
Lifespan
Long
Low Growing Grass
No
Resprout Ability
Yes
Shape and Orientation
Decumbent
Toxicity
None