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Sophora japonica

Japanese Pagoda Tree, Scholar-Tree

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

15 - 23m

Width:

15 - 23m

Growth Rate:

Fast

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Drought Tolerance:

Very High

Flooding Tolerance:

Moderate

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Moderate

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Moderate

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site

Native to Ontario:

No

Native to North America:

No

Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Canker can be an issue in colder regions.

Management Notes

None of significance

Cultivars 

Halka, Princeton Upright, Regent