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| Identification |
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Genus
Sophora
Species
japonica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Japanese pagoda tree
scholar tree
Chinese scholar tree
Family
FABACEAE
Specimen number
S10721
Data source
DyePl p40;Frgnt p131;Xeri p300
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
50' - 75'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Sophora japonica has flowers that are mildly honey scented. The flowers of Japanese pagoda tree (also known as scholar tree and Chinese scholar tree) have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by this plant including yellow, reddish yellow and brownish yellow. Scholar tree is used in Japan for dyeing. Alum or stannous chloride is optionally added as mordants to fix the color to the fabric. This species can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. It usually does best in dry soils. This plant tolerates occasional periods of drought.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
honey scented
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Honey
Dye parts
Flowers
Dye color
yellow,reddish yellow,brownish yellow
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Sophora japonica may have originated from Japan, Korea and China.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Sophora japonica is a woody perennial. Japanese pagoda tree (locally known in some parts as scholar tree and Chinese scholar tree) is deciduous in nature.
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