Sophora Species, David's Mountain Laurel, Shrub Pagoda Tree

Sophoradavidii

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Sophora (SOF-or-uh)
Species
davidii (duh-VID-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sophora moorcroftiana var. davidii
Sophora moorcroftiana subsp. viciifolia
Sophora viciaefolia
Sophora viciifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Blue-Violet
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Buford, Georgia

Louisville, Kentucky

Taylorsville, Kentucky

Helena, Montana

Belmont, North Carolina

Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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Glenwood, MN (Zone 5a) | May 2009 | positive

I too, love this plant/shrub and find it odd that it is not more widely grown or known. It is exceptionally hardy and a gorgeous ornament...Read More

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Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | March 2009 | positive

This is one of my favorite shrubs/ trees. It is super hardy, super easy to grow. I am shocked that I am the only person I know who grows it.

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