Sophora japonica 'Gold Standard' - 125-150 CM C3 WHIP

Description
The Japanischer Schnurbaum 'Golden Standard' (Sophora japonica) is an upright, roundish small tree with decorative, green, pod-shaped fruits. In July, it produces creamy white, butterfly-shaped flowers arranged in clusters. The Japanischer Schnurbaum 'Golden Standard' also has pinnate, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and grows to a width of around 8 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Styphnolobium japonicum, Sophora sinensis.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive yellow autumn colouring * Resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy, can be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanischer Schnurbaum 'Golden Standard's are medium green, pinnate and alternate. They are about 20 - 25 cm tall. Japanischer Schnurbaum 'Golden Standard' turns bright yellow in autumn. Long lasting.

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

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Japanischer Schnurbaum 'Golden Standard' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanischer Schnurbaum 'Golden Standard' is an upright and roundish growing small tree with a translucent, loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 10 m and is approx. 6 - 8 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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 sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The creamy white, butterfly-shaped flowers of the Japanischer Schnurbaum 'Golden Standard' appear in clusters in July.

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

Use
Solitary, park

Root
Spreading branches.