An epiphytic orchid with leathery, often purple-tinged leaves and oval pseudobulbs. The flowers appear in winter, up to 8 on a raceme. Grow epiphytically on bark, or use epiphytic orchid potting mix in slatted baskets. Requires filtered light and humidity […]
Sophrolaeliocattleya ( Purple Emperor Orchid )
A terrestrial orchid, with 4 inch long leaves, and spindle-shaped pseudobulbs. The flowers appear on racemes, throughout the year. Use terrestrial orchid potting mix. Requires filtered light in summer, full light and less water in winter.
Sophora tetraptera ( Kowhai )
Evergreen shrub or tree that with spreading habit. Leaves are pinnate and made up of dark green leaflets. Racemes of pea-like yellow flowers with forward-pointing petals bloom in late spring.
Sophora microphylla ( Sun King Sophora )
Evergreen shrub or small tree with bushy, spreading habit. Silky shoots produce pinnate leaves with dark green leaflets. Long-lasting, small, pendent racemes of dark yellow pea-like flowers that point forward bloom in late winter and early spring.
Sophora japonica ( Violacea Sophora )
‘Violacea’ is an elegant deciduous tree with a spreading habit. Grows 50 to 75 feet tall and wide. Leaves are pinnate to 10 inches long, each with 17 ovate glossy, dark green leaflets which turn yellow in the fall. Small, […]
Sophora japonica ( Regent Sophora )
‘Regent’ is an elegant, fast-growing deciduous tree with a large, round to oval crown. It can grow up to 75 feet tall and wide. Leaves are pinnate to 10 inches long, each with 17 ovate, glossy, dark green leaflets which […]
Sophora japonica ( Pendula Sophora )
‘Pendula’ is an elegant deciduous tree with a weeping habit. Grows up to 25 feet tall and 10 feet wide. Leaves are pinnate to 10 inches long, each with 17 ovate glossy, dark green leaflets which turn yellow in the […]
Sophora japonica ( Columnaris Sophora )
This is an elegant deciduous tree with an erect growth habit. It can reach a height of up to 100 feet and a width of 70 feet. Leaves are pinnate to 10 inches long, each with 17 ovate, glossy, dark […]
Sophora arizonica ( Arizona Sophora )
Evergreen shrub that is slow-growing. Leaves are pinnate and made up of grayish green leaflets. Hanging racemes of pea-like, lavender flowers bloom in late spring.
Sonerila margaritacea ( Pearly Sonerila )
Evergreen perennial with red stems. Leaves are oval to lance-shaped, shiny, and red with silver spots on top, purple veins beneath. From summer to fall, racemes of star-shaped reddish pink flowers bloom.
