Mescal Bean

Scientific Name: Sophora secundiflora (Ortega) Lag. ex DC.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Sophora L./ Sophora secundiflora (Ortega) Lag. ex DC.

Mescal Bean
General Information
Usda SymbolSOSE3
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsSOSE3

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Mescal Bean is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)7
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum200
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum9.5
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim700
Precipitation, Maximum24
Precipitation, Minimum8
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Salinity ToleranceHigh
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorPurple
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationMedium
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)15.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee15
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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

Mescal Bean

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