Sophora jap. Princeton Upright - STD 20-25 CM RB

Description
The Japanese pagoda tree 'Princeton Upright' (Sophora japonica) is an egg-shaped tree with decorative, green, pod-shaped fruits. In July, it produces creamy white, butterfly-shaped flowers arranged in clusters. The Japanese pagoda tree 'Princeton Upright' also has pinnate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with calcareous, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sophora japonica 'Fleright', Styphnolobium japonicum 'Princeton Upright', Styphnolobium japonicum 'Fleright'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese pagoda tree 'Princeton Upright's are medium green, pinnate and alternate. They are about 20 - 25 cm tall. Japanese pagoda tree 'Princeton Upright' turns bright yellow in autumn. Long lasting.

Bark
Grey-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese pagoda tree 'Princeton Upright' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese pagoda tree 'Princeton Upright' is an ovoid tree with a translucent, loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 12 - 15 m.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound dressing as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The creamy white, butterfly-shaped flowers of the Japanese pagoda tree 'Princeton Upright' appear in clusters in July.

Fruit
The green, pod-shaped fruits of Sophora japonica 'Princeton Upright' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, park, bee pasture, avenue

Root
Spreading branches.