Sophora japonica
Japanese Pagoda Tree, Scholar Tree
Family: Fabaceae Pea
| Type | Tree |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 7A |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | White, yellow |
| Bloom time | Summer |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Specimen, street tree |
| Height | 50' to 75' / 15.20m to 22.80m |
| Spread | 40' to 60' / 12.20m to 18.20m |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Brown, yellow |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |