CATTON ARBORETUM

Sophora japonica

Common name: Pagoda tree

Year planted: 2020

Country of origin: China, Japan

Year introduced: Introduced to France in 1747 and then spread

Description: A graceful tree which can grow to 25m. Pinnate leaves grow to 15 to 25cm long with around 15 ovate leaflets. White pea like flowers only appear in very hot seasons in the UK. An alternative name is the Chinese Scholar Tree.

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Tree number: 25
Sophora japonica (Pagoda tree)