Sophora prostrata
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A small, low-growing shrub, occasionally prostrate that forms a rounded mound of tangled stems clothed in leaves that are divided into six to eight pairs of small, oblong leaflets. Clusters of up to three brownish-yellow to orange pea-like flowers are produced in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Sophora prostrata (Sophora prostrata)
- Genus
- Sophora
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Sophora prostrata
Distribution map
New Zealand
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Sophora prostrata
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Sophora prostrata care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in a container in a cold frame as soon as ripe
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile soil in full sun in a sheltered site
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
Generally pest-free
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