Sophora japonica |
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Japanese Pagoda Tree, Chinese Schol |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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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:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.