| 1–3 | — | $74.00 ea |
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| 4-9 | 5% off | $70.30 ea |
| 10-19 | 10% off | $66.60 ea |
| 20+ | 15% off | $62.90 ea |
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Kalmia latifolia ‘Mountain Fire’
Choose Olympic Fire Mountain Laurel for a part-shade foundation or woodland edge where you want evergreen structure and late-spring bud color. The tradeoff: it needs acidic, non-droughty soil and will not forgive hot, dry, exposed sites.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The red bud stage gives it strong spring presence before the flowers open. |
| Growth Rate | C+ | It is not a fast filler, so buy it for quality structure rather than speed. |
| Maintenance | B | Maintenance is reasonable if the soil is right, but watering and mulch matter during dry periods. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer usually pass this by, since the foliage deters browsing, though no plant is completely immune where pressure is severe. |
| Small Space Fit | B- | It can work in a smaller bed if you leave room, but it is not a tight-space shrub. |
| Screening Value | C+ | The evergreen foliage helps, but its pace and rounded habit make it better for structure than privacy. |
At PGNE, we would place this where roots stay cool and the soil is amended correctly, not in a hot front walk bed with reflected heat.
| Mature Height | 6.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 6.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8a |
| Spacing | 6 ft |
| Sun | Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, compact, dense |
Yes, it wants acidic soil; test first if rhododendrons struggle nearby.
Do not shear it like a hedge; light shaping after bloom is safer.
It can, but too much shade usually means fewer flowers.
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I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
