Sophora chrysophylla (Salisb.) Seem. var. ovata Chock

Scientific Name: Sophora chrysophylla (Salisb.) Seem. var. ovata Chock


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Sophora L./ Sophora chrysophylla (Salisb.) Seem. var. ovata Chock

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General Information
Usda SymbolSOCHO2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsSOCHO2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Sophora chrysophylla (Salisb.) Seem. var. ovata Chock.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)24
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum350
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum5.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1600
Planting Density per Acre, Minim400
Precipitation, Maximum150
Precipitation, Minimum40
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGray-Green
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationMedium
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)40.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee40
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorYellow


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Seed per Pound11325
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodWinter
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Browse AnimalHigh
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
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