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    SOPHORA
    SOPHORA
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    SOPHORA

    Genus of about 50 species of herbaceous perennials and deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs, widely distributed in tropical and temperate regions, found mostly in dry valleys and woodland and on rocky slopes of hills and mountains.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      China
    • Deciduous
      leaves to 9cm (3½in) each composed of up to 17 grey-green leaflets
    • White
      Bluish white
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Pinnate
    • Entire
    • Obovate
    • Height
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Bushy or spreading shrub. Produces flowers in terminal racemes to to 15cm (6in) long
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full sun
      Protect from cold, dry winds
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
    • Mature Size
      2.5m (8ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        3m (10ft)
       
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