Botanical Name: Common Names:
Sophora japonica Japanese Pagoda Tree, Scholar Tree,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Broad Domed, Rounded
Description:
Medium fast-growing deciduous tree with a rounded growth habit, green foliage and fragrant creamy-white flowers in Summer. Great to use as a shade tree. Grows approx. 12m tall x 10m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m >10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Coastal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Low Water Garden, Park And Gardens, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Fabaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate