Sophora arizonica (Arizona mescal bean)

Other names: Arizona necklacepod, Arizona mountain laurel, Arizona sophora, Sophora formosa

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

In frost-free areas, grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Best with regular water in hot dry summers but will tolerate moderate drought. Tolerates heat. Does not tolerate waterlogged conditions. Suitable for use as an informal hedge.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

10, 11, 12, 13

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Rounded, Dense

Native to

Arizona (United States)

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

All parts are highly toxic if ingested.

Plant care

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation methods

Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings

Propagation

Chip and soak seeds prior to sowing. Sow 1mm deep at 20-30C in well-drained seed compost. Usually germinates in 10-21 days.

Pests

Generally pest free.

Diseases

Generally disease free.

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