Sophora japonica
Japanese Pagoda Tree
Description
The Japanese Pagoda Tree is a deciduous tree that grows to 20' tall with a round head and dark gray green, smooth bark when young. In the late summer, lovely panicles of white flowers will be seen. Bark becomes furrowed with age. This beautiful tree needs well draining soil and full or partial sun.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.