It’s a good year for the mountain laurel blossoms at Tin Mountain and it’s not too late to see the blooms. This past ...

Mountain laurel varies in height from 4 feet to 10 feet. It's commonly found on rocky hilltops. The leaves are glossy and dark green, 3 to 4 inches long, and are leatherlike in texture.

The mountain laurel is known for its geometric figure "reminiscent of origami shapes," a Connecticut plant expert said.

Mountain laurel peak bloom times aren't tracked across Connecticut like autumn foliage is, Zidack said. Mountain laurel plants are typically five to 12 feet tall, according to UConn's plant database.

Mountain laurel peak bloom times aren't tracked across Connecticut like autumn foliage is, Zidack said. Mountain laurel plants are typically five to 12 feet tall, according to UConn's plant database .