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

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.