Sophora secundiflora 'Silver Peso'
Texas Mountain Laurel Silver Peso
Description
Small evergreen tree or large shrub grows slowly to 15' x 15'. Has attractive silver-grey foliage. 'Silver Peso' is thornless and one of the cleanest trees around. Large purple clusters of wisteria like flowers smelling of grape bubblebum appear in the spring. Deep infrequent summer irrigations will encourage faster growth. Seeds are poisonous but extremely hard.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Silver
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees, Poisonous
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Hedge, Screen, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.