Sophora japonica

Japanese Pagoda Tree

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Common Name:

Japanese Pagoda Tree

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

2285 cm

Maximum width:

1830 cm

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Sophora japonica) - Description

Deciduous tree with abundant panicles of fragrant creamy white flowers.

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Sophora japonica) - Blooming

S. japonica has mid to late summer large airy pyramidal clusters of small creamy flowers for 2-3 weeks, giving it a lacey look. It may not flower until tree is 10 years old. Flowers best during long, hot summers.

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Sophora japonica) - Growth

Varied genus or trees, shrubs, and herbs. Leaves are pinnately compound and seedpods are rounded or winged and tightened between seeds. S. japonica, the pagoda tree grows to 50-75 feet. Grows best in full sun. Sophora works well in a shrub border or as an ornamental plant. Less hardy plants can be grown at the base of a sunny wall, or in a temperate or warm greenhouse.

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Sophora japonica) - Planting

Sow seeds when ripe in containers in a cold frame. Can also propagate evergreens from semi-ripe cuttings in summer or fall.

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Sophora japonica) - Pest

Sophora is prone to wilt, canker, rust, and twig blight.

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Sophora japonica) - Soil and irrigation

Moderately fertile, moist, acidic to alkaline, well-draining soil.