What is another name for Sophora japonica?
Common names of this species include “chinese scholar-tree” and “japanese pagoda-tree. Potential problems: japanese pagoda trees are generally resistant to pests and diseases, making them low maintenance. However, they may occasionally face issues such as leaf spot, cankers, or aphid infestations. The wood is weak and susceptible to damage from snow and severe weather. The fruits are poisonous to humans.Japanese pagodatree is not fussy about soil or water, and is not susceptible to common pests and diseases. Like many trees, it performs best in locations with full sun and moist, well-drained soils although it will withstand heat, drought, compacted soils and pollution once established.
How to grow a japonica tree?
The plant grows best in acidic, moist, well-drained, humus-rich, fertile soils but tolerates sandy and clay soils. It prefers part to full shade and is tolerant of pollution and salt spray. It tolerates drought once established. Easily grown in a humusy potting mix. Site in part shade to shade, with no prolonged summer sun. Water regularly during the growing season, but substantially reduce watering from fall to late winter. Likes cool temperatures (60-70°F).