Eve's Necklace
Styphnolobium affine
Underused Texas native with fragrant pink wisteria-like spring blooms and black bead-like seedpods. Graceful small tree for Hill Country limestone soils.
Landscape use
Understory specimen, native gardens, small shade tree, spring bloom accent.
Care
Full sun to part shade; well-drained soil required (chlorosis in wet clay). Low water once established. Seeds poisonous — keep away from pets and children. Prune lightly after bloom.