Eve’s Necklace (Styphnolobium affine) is a charming, small native tree of the Texas Hill Country known for its cascading pink flower clusters in spring and distinctive black seed pods that resemble a string of beads. Perfect for small spaces and understory planting. Alfaro Tree Sales grows Eve’s Necklace trees at our 40-acre Atascosa nursery.
Eve’s Necklace gets its name from its distinctive black seed pods — constricted between each seed to resemble a string of beads or a necklace. Combined with cascading pink spring flowers, it’s a true conversation piece.
Two small native flowering trees for SA landscapes.
Expected height after planting a multi-trunk specimen (6–10 ft at install).
Water deeply once per week during the first season. Once established, quite drought-tolerant with occasional supplemental water in extreme heat.
Excellent in SA’s limestone soils. Prefers well-drained conditions. Minimal fertilizer needed.
Light pruning to shape. Can be single-trunk or multi-stem. Prune after flowering in late spring.
October through March. Tolerates part shade, making it great under larger trees.
Choose your tree at our nursery or by phone. We deliver it to your property.
Machine-dug hole, native soil backfill, deep watering, and mulch ring installed.
Written care instructions plus a 30-day establishment check from our crew.
Compact — typically 15–25 ft tall and 12–18 ft wide. Perfect for small yards and understory planting.
In spring (March–April) with cascading clusters of pink flowers, followed by the distinctive bead-like seed pods.
The seed pods are constricted between each seed, resembling a string of black beads or a necklace.
Yes, once established. As a Texas Hill Country native, it’s well-adapted to our periodic droughts.
October through March is ideal for establishment before summer heat.
We offer Eve’s Necklace in various sizes. Field-grown at our nursery in Atascosa. Call (210) 202-4284.
Yes. Professional delivery and planting across the SA metro. Request a free quote.
Yes — the seeds contain toxic compounds and should not be ingested. They’re not typically an issue as the hard pods are not appealing to children or pets.
