Sophora Japonica – Chinese Scholar tree.
M started to grow these from seed in 2005.
(Sophora Japonica)
Also known as the chinese scholar tree.
The japanese pagoda tree is increasingly used as a bonsai it is popular because of its small ovate leaves, grown for its elegant foilage and shape thats very distinctive.
Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Sophora (SOF-or-uh)
Species: japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)
Synonym:Styphnolobium japonicum
Category:
Trees
Height:
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing:
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Deciduous
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
