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Pagoda Tree

Pagoda Tree

Styphnolobium japonicum

tree☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 4aZone 9a

A hardy, ornamental shade tree with delicate compound leaves and fragrant cream-colored flower panicles in late summer, followed by unusual bean-like seed pods. Extremely tough and drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for difficult urban or dry sites.

Overview

Form
rounded, spreading canopy
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
30–50′ tall × 30–50′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 4aZone 9a
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9a

pH Range

5.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.5

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Canopy

The tallest trees that form the overstory.

Sub-canopy

Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native Range

China, Japan

Function & Care

biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatormedicinalpollinator nectary

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting

Companion Planting

Plants well with