Sophora Japonica (Japanese Pagoda Tree)

Species	:	Sophora Japonica
Common Name(s)	:	Japanese Pagoda Tree
Tree Features	:	Low Fruit Fall
Genus	:	Sophora
Seasons of Interest	:	Summer Interest
Shape	:	Rounded
Mature Size	:	Medium to Large (15-20m)
Tree Type	:	Deciduous
Tree uses	:	Sheltered Sites,Garden,Parkland Trees

The Japanese Pagoda Tree - a lovely name for a lovely tree!

Introduced in 1753 this heat loving tree won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002 but truthfully is only worth while in the warmer parts of Southern England on south facing sites.

Despite its specific and common names, this medium to large, rounded tree is actually a native of China, although widely planted in Japan.

Once mature, panicles of yellow-white, pea like flowers are borne in August, followed by long grey seed pods in autumn.

The clone ‘Princeton Upright’ is so like its parents to be of any consequence.

Mature height: 10-15m

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