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.
Additional information
| Generic | Sophora |
|---|---|
| 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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