Sophora japonica

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Japanese Pagoda Tree, Chinese Schol

 
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Information by: Jerry sortomme        Photographer: Susan Frommer/Engstrom

 

Description

The Japanese Pagoda Tree is a deciduous tree that grows to 50'-70' tall with a round head and gray brown furrowed bark. In the late summer, lovely panicles of white flowers appear. Yellow green seed pods appear in fall and winter, looking like a beaded necklace. Foliage is dark green and divided into leaflets. This is a great shade or street tree. It prefers full to part sun with medium watering.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

40-60', 60-100'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

 

Fruit Color

Green, Yellow

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Ranch, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Patio, Park, Street Tree

 

Special Uses

Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.