Sophora japonica artritida

SOPHORA JAPONICA PENDULA – Weeping Japanese Pagoda Tree Characteristics The weeping Japanese Pagoda Tree is a picturesque weeping tree with stiff drooping branches. It is formed by grafting the pendulous variant onto stems of the ordinary form at about 3m (10ft). This forms a natural arbour. The leaves are pinnate, very similar.

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The Japanese pagoda tree (Sophora japonica or Styphnolobium japonicum) is a showy little shade tree. It offers frothy flowers in season, and fascinating and attractive pods. It offers frothy flowers in season, and fascinating and attractive.

Sophora japonica is a delightful and interesting specimen of deciduous tree that, despite its common name, is native to China, although is widely planted in Japan. It was introduced into the UK in 1753 and won the Award of Garden Merit.