Sophora tomentosa

Also Known As

Moodu Murunga
Silver Bush
Yellow Necklace Pod

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-10'
W: 6'-12'

planting zones

10a-11

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Sophora tomentosa plant details

Sophora tomentosa is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sophora tomentosa

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming, showy, toxic, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sophora tomentosa

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: pollution
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

YELLOW NECKLACE POD - SILVERBUSH - A beautiful loose growing shrub hardy in zone 10 with velvety hairy leaves on arching stems. Grows 5-10' and is drought tolerant. Showy long racemes of yellow pea shaped flowers on terminal spikes, blooming all year. Followed by 2-6" long beaded pods of which the seeds are POISONOUS. Adorned by Hummingbirds and butterflies. Flowers March thru October.