Korean Sophora, Bitter Sophora, Shrubby Sophora, Yellow Sophora, Go-Sam
Sophoraflavescens

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Sophora (SOF-or-uh)
Species: flavescens (flav-ES-enz)

Synonym:Sophora angustifolia

Category
Perennials
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting