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Kalmia latifolia 'Big Boy'

Genus: Kalmia.

Species: Kalmia latifolia.

Beautiful in bud and flower, larger leaves than most and a full-sized Mountain laurel. Didn't grow at all the first season but already seeing new growth this year. Went through winter without a problem and never showed signs of stress where as my Rhododendrons would occasionally curl up. I planted a Pieris that really didn't over-winter well so this has been a good broadleaf for my climate.

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