Japanese Pagoda Tree. A spreading tree with attractive glossy, dark green leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Small fragrant, pea-like white on mature trees. Max Height 30m. Max Spread 20m. Flowers August to September. Full sun. Hardy. CAUTION toxic if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Sophora japonica
A spreading tree with attractive glossy, dark green leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Small fragrant, pea-like white on mature trees.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Sophora |
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Species | japonica |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Japanese Pagoda Tree |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 30m |
Family | Leguminosae |
Spread | 20m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | August, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Specimen |
Toxicity | CAUTION toxic if eaten |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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