| 1–3 | — | $79.00 ea |
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| 4-9 | 5% off | $75.05 ea |
| 10-15 | 15% off | $67.15 ea |
| 16-23 | 25% off | $59.25 ea |
| 24+ | 35% off | $51.35 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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SKU:PGNE-31158
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Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
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!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
