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STYPHNOLOBIUM japonicum
Commonly known as Japanese pagoda tree, Scholar's tree
(formerly Sophora japonica) - creamy-white pea flowers in long terminal panicles
£19.00 each
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Good to know
Syn. Sophora japonica - Japanese pagoda tree. Requires a long, hot summer to flower well -
Medicinal properties
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Place of origin
China, Korea -
DeciduousLeaves to 25cm (10in) long composed of up to 17 ovate to lance-shaped, glossy, dark-green leaflets that turn yellow in autumn.
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Cream
Creamy white -
White
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PaniclesTo 30cm (12in) long of small, pea-like flowers
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
20m (65ft) -
Spread
20m (65ft)
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TreeSpreading tree with dark green young branches
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size20m (65ft)
20m (65ft)
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