Sophora toromiro

Sophora toromiro

Native to:
Easter Is.

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Sophora
Species:
Sophora toromiro

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
1000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water) followed by cold stratification for 30–60 days.

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