Eve’s Necklace (Styphnolobium affine) is a striking deciduous tree or shrub with graceful, light-green leaflets and fragrant, wisteria-like pink flowers that bloom in early spring. Reaching 15-30 feet in height, Eve’s Necklace produces long, bead-like pods that turn black, resembling a string of pearls, which lend it its name. Well-suited to limestone soils and dry, well-drained conditions, it makes an elegant focal point in gardens and open landscapes. The seeds are toxic, so caution is recommended for gardens with pets or children.
Scientific Name: Styphnolobium affine
Origin: North-central and central Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana
Height: 15 to 30 feet
Spread: 10 to 20 feet
Light: Part Shade
Water: Low
Blooms: March to May
USDA Zones: 7-9
