Sophora tomentosa

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Beautiful, loose growing shrub with yellow flowers that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Leaves are hairy and velvet, pleasant to touch. Drought tolerant. Prefers dry soil and tolerates a wide pH range. Size: 5 - 10 feet. Zone: 10a, 10b. Occurs on recent sands on frontal coastal dunes. Historic records suggest it was a fairly common plant from Port Stephens northwards. Endangered species: the largest known population at Port Macquarie is estimated at up to 500 plants, other populations are of less than 20 plants.

Similar plants:

• Ormosia monosperma, Sophora monosperma (Necklace Tree, Bead Tree)
• Sophora japonica, Styphnolobium japonicum (Japanese Pagoda Tree, Scholar-tree)
• Sophora secundiflora, Dermatophyllum secundiflorum (Texas Mountain-Laurel)
• Sophora sp. (Kowhai)