A spreading evergreen tree with attractive dark green leaves. Clusters of golden yellow flowers in late spring. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 5m. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Frost hardy. CAUTION toxic if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Sophora tetraptera
A spreading evergreen tree with attractive dark green leaves. Clusters of golden yellow flowers in late spring.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Sophora |
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Species | tetraptera |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 10m |
Family | Leguminosae |
Spread | 5m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, June |
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 | Warm wall, Border |
Toxicity | CAUTION toxic if eaten |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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