About

Sophora macrocarpa, the Chilean necklacepod, is an ornamental, evergreen tree producing the characteristic pinnate leaves and clusters of bright-yellow, pea-like flowers of the genus. A rewarding Sophora for a sunny, sheltered, frost-free or lightly frosted garden.

About the genus

Sophora are deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs producing elegant, pinnate leaves and pea-like flowers � sometimes fragrant � in racemes or panicles. Rewarding ornamental trees and shrubs for a sunny, well-drained garden.

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.