A spreading, evergreen small tree or shrub with attractive dark green leaves. Pendent clusters of dark yellow flowers in spring. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Frost hardy. CAUTION toxic if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Sophora microphylla
A spreading, evergreen small tree or shrub with attractive dark green leaves. Pendent clusters of dark yellow flowers in spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Sophora |
|---|---|
| Species | microphylla |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 8m |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Spread | 8m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | CAUTION toxic if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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