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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    Sophora japonica

    Scientific Name: Styphnolobium japonicum

    aka Japanese Pagoda Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 50'-75'

    Width: 50'-75'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sophora japonica form by Kristine Paulus
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    Sophora affinis

    aka Styphnolobium affine, Coralbean, Eve's Necklace, Texas Sophora

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 8'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sophora affinis foliage by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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    Sophora japonica 'Pendula'

    Scientific Name: Styphnolobium japonicum 'Pendulum'

    aka Pendula Japanese Pagoda Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sophora japonica 'Pendula' foliage, form by Roberta F.
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