Sophora japonica (Styphnolobium) - STDS 6-8 CM RB

Description
The Japanese pagoda tree (Sophora japonica) is an upright, roundish tree with decorative, green, pod-shaped fruits. It produces creamy white, butterfly-shaped flowers arranged in clusters from July to August. The Japanese pagoda tree also has pinnate, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 25 metres and is around 18 metres wide.

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

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

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

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

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese pagoda tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese pagoda tree is an upright and roundish growing tree with a translucent, loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 25 m and is approx. 12 - 18 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Flower
The creamy white, butterfly-shaped flowers of Japanese pagoda tree appear in clusters from July to August.

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

Use
Solitary, park

Root
Spreading branches.