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Styphnolobium japonicum 'Violacea'

Also Known As

  • Sophora japonica 'Violacea'
  • PAGODA TREE

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 50'-100'
  • W: 50'-75'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Styphnolobium japonicum 'Violacea' plant details

Styphnolobium japonicum 'Violacea' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Styphnolobium japonicum 'Violacea'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 50 FT - 75 FT - wide, 50 FT - 100 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Styphnolobium japonicum 'Violacea'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clusters of fragrant white "pea" flowers flushed with rose-pink make this ferny-leaved shade tree (to 100' tall by 70' wide) special. S/M/GDr

Gardening facts about Styphnolobium japonicum 'Violacea' plant

How to Grow Styphnolobium japonicum 'Violacea'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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