Sophora jap. Princeton Upright - SOLITAIR 300-350 CM C150

Description
Green, pod-shaped fruits emerge from these from September.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sophora japonica 'Fleright', Styphnolobium japonicum 'Princeton Upright', Styphnolobium japonicum 'Fleright'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit jewellery * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring. Long lasting.

Bark
Grey-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Japanese pagoda tree 'Princeton Upright' is ovoid in shape and has a translucent, loose crown.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The creamy white, butterfly-shaped flowers appear in clusters in July.

fruit
The green, pod-shaped fruits of Sophora japonica 'Princeton Upright' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, park, bee pasture, avenue

Root
Branches out expansively.