Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Sophora

Species:

Sophora tetraptera

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

1200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Fragrant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 30–60 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by warm stratification then cold stratification.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash