Sophora japonica (Styphnolobium) - 40-60 CM C5

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

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Styphnolobium japonicum, Sophora sinensis.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * attractive yellow autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring. Long lasting.

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

Growth habit
Japanese pagoda tree is upright and rounded in structure and has a translucent, loose crown.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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 from July to August.

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

Use
Solitary, park

Root
Branches out expansively.