Menu
+ Add

Sophora secundiflora 'Silver Peso'

Texas Mountain Laurel Silver Peso

Plant photo of: Sophora secundiflora 'Silver Peso'
Previous Photo     Next Photo
Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Small evergreen tree or large shrub grows slowly to 15' x 15'. Has attractive silver-grey foliage. 'Silver Peso' is thornless and one of the cleanest trees around. Large purple clusters of wisteria like flowers smelling of grape bubblegum appear in the spring. Deep infrequent summer irrigations will encourage faster growth. Seeds are poisonous but extremely hard.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Purple

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Silver

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Poisonous

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge, Screen, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.