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Arizona Mescal Bean, Arizona Necklacepod, Arizona Mountain Laurel
Sophora arizonica
Southwestern native. Upright, narrow to rounded, dense habit. Green to gray-green leaves divided into leathery, oblong, 1/2 to 1 inch long leaflets. Short clusters of fragrant, wisteria-like purple to lavender flowers. Attracts bees. Distinctive woody, tan seedpods hold dull red seeds. Seeds are poisonous, but covered in a hard coating. If ingested, often passes through without effect so long as the coating is intact. Minimal pruning.
- Plant type: Tree
- Maintenance level: Low
- Water requirement: Medium, Low
- Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun, Morning Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
- Height range: 15 Feet
- Width range: 8 Feet
- Canopy value: 50 ft²
- Growth rate: Slow
- Seasonal habit: Evergreen
- Flower color: Purple
- Flower season: Spring
- Fruit color: Brown
- Fruit season: Summer, Autumn
- General foliage color: Grey, Green
- Design style: Patio Plants
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 15 °F
- Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
- Native location: Arizona
- PH preference: Acidic, Alkaline/Basic, Neutral, Not Particular
- Sunset zones: 10, 11, 12, 13
- USDA hardiness zone: 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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