Japanese Pagodatree, Chinese Scholartree (Sophora japonica)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Japanese Pagodatree, Chinese Scholartree
Sophora japonica

Japanese Pagodatree form
Japanese Pagodatree form
 
Features
Clusters of creamy white flowers in mid to late summer; pods (constricted between the seeds) from late summer into autumn. 
 
Culture
Full sun; moist, well drained soil; tolerates heat and drought. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
50-60 Feet
 
Size
Medium
Large
 
 
Mature Form
Rounded to broad rounded 
 
Native To:
China and Korea 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 7 
 
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Dry Sites
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Uses
Shade
Specimen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Stem cankers.
 
Additional Notes
Fallen flowers can stain sidewalks.  Fruit pods can also be a litter problem.  Winter dieback on stems can be seen in zone 5.

 

 
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