Mountain Laurel
Mountain laurel during winter
Mature mountain laurel
In the pinelands, mountain laurels are mainly found near the hills and slope ranges. They can be anywhere from the size of a houseplant, but can sometimes extend beyond 15 feet. The plant prefers sandy soil, like most plants in the pinelands. It can be found in places leading up to, on the side of, or on top of most hills.

Late spring mountain laurel bloom

Bloomed white mountain laurel

Large pink mountain laurel bush

Large mountain laurel bush

Wild white mountain laurels

Mountain laurels are the sardines of forest flowers

White mountain laurel branch

Pink mountain laurel clusters
First appearance in May

Mountain laurel soon before bloom

Early bloom before opening

Beginning of flower growth

Pink cloud of pink mountain laurels