One of my favorite native woodland shrubs. I live in western Massachusetts, and this is the only shrub aside from native azalea, that I will have in my yard. I just started a redesign of my back patio, and I had to move a couple that were mature. I went into that expecting a huge root ball, but was relatively pleased. They are now doing quite well in dappled shade on my yard’s edges. Great video, amigo (and I didn’t know that about using the burls for pipes!
Pipes were made from the root burl, not the above ground wood. It is actually closely related to the Heath that most pipes are made from. They are also made from the root burl called briar or bruyere, a species native to the Mediterranean circle of countries like France, Italy, Greece, and Algeria. The root burl grows fairly large and produces a very hard, but porous wood that can withstand high temperatures and dissipate heat and moisture quickly while imparting no taste on its own. The Mountain Laurel was used as a substitute in war time but the wood is softer than the proper briar.
Same her in South Jersey. Some massive thickets. I've successfully transplanted them as well. We have 7 acres of dense mountain laurel and much of it is 12-20' tall.
Mountain laurel is found in many states in the eastern US. It's most common in mountains and on rocky outcroppings, and does best in acidic soils. I hope that helps!
It's hard to say without being able to see the plant or site, and I'm pretty bad with ornamental plant care anyway. I'd recommend asking your state's Extension service; they may be able to help!
Love your videos !!!! Thank you for sharing ❤ I’m new to your channel. I’m from western PA
My favorite flowers of any species
One of my favorite native woodland shrubs. I live in western Massachusetts, and this is the only shrub aside from native azalea, that I will have in my yard. I just started a redesign of my back patio, and I had to move a couple that were mature. I went into that expecting a huge root ball, but was relatively pleased. They are now doing quite well in dappled shade on my yard’s edges. Great video, amigo (and I didn’t know that about using the burls for pipes!
Thanks great info, appreciate all your videos!
Excellent video - thanks!
Had so much fun this weekend. Actually went back to Climbers Run today and showed my hubby and baby everything we learned. Thanks Again!
On my Appalachian Trail hike loved these...and Sheep laurel and bog laurels
Pipes were made from the root burl, not the above ground wood. It is actually closely related to the Heath that most pipes are made from. They are also made from the root burl called briar or bruyere, a species native to the Mediterranean circle of countries like France, Italy, Greece, and Algeria. The root burl grows fairly large and produces a very hard, but porous wood that can withstand high temperatures and dissipate heat and moisture quickly while imparting no taste on its own. The Mountain Laurel was used as a substitute in war time but the wood is softer than the proper briar.
Awesome! Thanks!
FYI= Texas Mountain Laurel get's to be really tall and smells like grape, only blooms every other year.
Here in western NC I have some mountain laurel that are 12" around near the bottom.
Same her in South Jersey. Some massive thickets. I've successfully transplanted them as well. We have 7 acres of dense mountain laurel and much of it is 12-20' tall.
can i germinate mountain from seed? where can I buy the Pennsylvania strain seedings, and do deer eat it
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What climates are the best for them?
Mountain laurel is found in many states in the eastern US. It's most common in mountains and on rocky outcroppings, and does best in acidic soils. I hope that helps!
could you tell me how to save a dying mountain laurel raspberry glow in zone 6
It's hard to say without being able to see the plant or site, and I'm pretty bad with ornamental plant care anyway. I'd recommend asking your state's Extension service; they may be able to help!
Why bother showing it without the flowers?
Flowers won’t be there long so don’t depend on them for identification.
You've got to be kidding.