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Japanese Pagoda Tree

Styphnolobium Japonicum

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Overview

The Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium japonicum), a hardy deciduous species, thrives in full sun, reaching 50-75ft tall with a 50-60ft spread. Its broad, rounded canopy is adorned with compound leaves and fragrant white flowers in late summer. Suited for zones 4-8, it requires well-drained soil. This elegant tree adds vertical interest and is ideal as a focal point in spacious landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–7Type TreeClimate Temperate
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — commonly known as the Japanese Pagoda Tree or the Chinese Scholar Tree; white and yellow flowers, image 55

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Leguminosae
Climate
Temperate

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Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — this tree presents a graceful; withstanding temperatures as low as -30&deg;F to -20&deg;F.<br><br>When
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — a hardy deciduous species; composed of 7 to 17 leaflets
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — white and yellow flowers in the garden
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — These blooms not only add aesthetic value but also attract various pollinators to your garden, image 61
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — The Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium japonicum); its broad, rounded canopy is adorned with, image 49
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — brown seed pods that persist into winter; these blooms not only add aesthetic value but also, image 88
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — withstanding temperatures as low as -30&deg;F to -20&deg;F.<br><br>When incorporating into a landscape design
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — the tree develops 3 to 8-inch-long; this elegant tree adds vertical interest and is ideal as a, image 87
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — consider the Japanese Pagoda Tree for its towering height and broad canopy
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — consider the Japanese Pagoda Tree for its towering height and broad canopy; the Japanese Pagoda Tree requires
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — brown seed pods that persist into winter; these blooms not only add aesthetic value but also attract various
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — It is resilient to pollution and thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8; reaching 50-75ft tall, image 66
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — composed of 7 to 17 leaflets; a hardy deciduous species, image 59
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — Suited for zones 4-8, it requires well-drained soil
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — consider the Japanese Pagoda Tree for its towering height and broad canopy; the Japanese Pagoda, image 92
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — this tree presents a graceful
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — commonly known as the Japanese Pagoda Tree or the Chinese Scholar Tree; white and yellow flowers in the garden
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — the Japanese Pagoda Tree requires moderate watering with more frequent hydration during dry spells; consider
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — making it an excellent feature as a shade tree or as part of a larger ornamental composition; tree for full or
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — composed of 7 to 17 leaflets; a hardy deciduous species
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — It is resilient to pollution and thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8; reaching 50-75ft tall, image 90
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — Following the flowering season
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — These blooms not only add aesthetic value but also attract various pollinators to your garden; brown seed pods
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — reaching 50-75ft tall with a 50-60ft spread; it is resilient to pollution and thrives in USDA, image 75
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