Eve's Necklacepod Sophora affinis

Texas Sophora is a large flowering shrub or small tree native to the south central U.S.A.  The leaves are dark green and leathery. Rose-pink showy flowers form in clusters resembling wisteria.  The black fruit pods that appear mid-summer through fall resemble a string of beads, hence the common name Necklace Tree. 

Plant it in the full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil and use it as an understory tree.  Trees located in full sun tend to be shorter in height than those that receive shade.  Flowering will be more abundant when planted in full sun.

Typically found in locations containing limestone soil.  In its native setting of along creeks, roadsides, pastures, plains, meadows and woodlands, it can be seen growing vine-like and spindly.  

Hardy in Zones 7 through 9.  It can also be grown as a container plant in cooler locations and relocated indoors during colder months.  Repot when growth has reduced, indicating that the container has become too small for the roots to property spread.   

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: The seeds and flowers are poisonous to humans.

No serious insect or disease issues.

Soils must drain well or leaves will become chlorotic.

Trees planted where vehicle or pedestrian access is needed will have to be pruned.