This deciduous multi-trunked shrub or small tree grows in riparian areas from central Oklahoma to Louisiana. The glossy green compound leaves are fine-textured and have a ferny appearance. Pale pink and white wisteria-like flowers with creamy yellow centers are produced in loose racemes during the spring. The bean-like pods are constricted between the seeds to resemble a string of pearls, and it is sometimes called Eve’s necklace. Normal height is about 10 to 15 feet by 6 feet across. Plant in full sun to filtered sun and in well drained soils.
Sophora affinis (Eve’s Necklace)
Sophora affinis
Eve’s Necklace
This deciduous multi-trunked shrub or small tree grows in riparian areas from central Oklahoma to Louisiana. The glossy green compound leaves are fine-textured and have a ferny appearance. Pale pink and white wisteria-like flowers with creamy yellow centers are produced in loose racemes during the spring. The bean-like pods are constricted between the seeds to resemble a string of pearls, and it is sometimes called Eve’s necklace. Normal height is about 10 to 15 feet by 6 feet across. Plant in full sun to filtered sun and in well drained soils.
| Plant Type | Native, Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 7 (0° F) |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Flower Season | Spring |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 15 (ft) |
| Spread | 6 (ft) |
| Spacing | 3' - 5' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Dry Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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