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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) — withstanding temperatures as low as -30°F to -20°F.<br><br>When incorporating into a, image 67

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — white and yellow flowers in the garden; commonly known as the Japanese Pagoda Tree or the Chinese Scholar Tree

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — Following the flowering season; tree with white and yellow blooms, image 86

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — These blooms not only add aesthetic value but also attract various pollinators to your garden

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — white and yellow flowers in the garden; commonly known as the Japanese Pagoda Tree or the Chinese, image 94

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — is a deciduous species renowned for its elegant branching structure and ornate floral display, image 56

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — Typically reaching 50 to 75 feet in height with a spread of 50 to 75 feet; the Japanese Pagoda Tree produces

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — commonly known as the Japanese Pagoda Tree or the Chinese Scholar Tree; white and yellow flowers, image 79

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — this tree presents a graceful; withstanding temperatures as low as -30°F to, image 58

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — this tree presents a graceful; withstanding temperatures as low as -30°F to, image 82

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — Its broad, rounded canopy is adorned with compound leaves and fragrant white flowers in late, image 76

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — the tree develops 3 to 8-inch-long

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — commonly known as the Japanese Pagoda Tree or the Chinese Scholar Tree

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — is a deciduous species renowned for its elegant branching structure and ornate floral display, image 80

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — It is resilient to pollution and thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8; reaching 50-75ft tall with a 50-60ft

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — white and yellow flowers in the garden; commonly known as the Japanese Pagoda Tree or the Chinese, image 70

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — the Japanese Pagoda Tree requires moderate watering with more frequent hydration during dry spells

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — This elegant tree adds vertical interest and is ideal as a focal point in spacious landscapes; the, image 78

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — is a deciduous species renowned for its elegant branching structure and ornate floral display; suited for

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — the Japanese Pagoda Tree produces an impressive show of creamy-white flowers that are arranged in showy

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — brown seed pods that persist into winter; these blooms not only add aesthetic value but also, image 64

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — tree with white and yellow blooms; following the flowering season

Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium Japonicum) — a hardy deciduous species; composed of 7 to 17 leaflets, image 74

Styphnolobium Japonicum

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Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY 3.0 · source
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