Japanese Pagoda Tree – Sophora japonica Seeds | 10 Seeds | Fast Growing Shade Tree | Fragrant Summer Blooms | Urban Tolerant

Grow a stately and resilient ornamental tree with these 10 Japanese Pagoda Tree (Sophora japonica) seeds. Also known as Chinese Scholar Tree or Styphnolobium japonicum, this fast-growing deciduous tree is prized for its graceful form, fragrant late-summer flowers, and excellent tolerance to urban conditions.

Japanese Pagoda Tree matures into a broad, rounded canopy reaching 40–75 feet tall, making it an outstanding shade or street tree. Its attractive pinnate leaves feature 7–17 glossy, dark green leaflets that remain lush and vibrant throughout the growing season.

In mid-to-late summer (July–August), creamy white, lightly fragrant, pea-like flowers bloom in large, showy terminal panicles up to 12 inches long. The floral display lasts around three weeks and creates a stunning carpet of fallen blossoms beneath the tree. Decorative bean-like pods follow, maturing in fall and often persisting into winter, where they may attract birds.

Highly adaptable and tolerant of heat, drought, pollution, and urban conditions, Japanese Pagoda Tree is a dependable and low-maintenance choice for lawns, larger landscapes, and even bonsai enthusiasts.

You will receive:
✔️ 10 Japanese Pagoda Tree seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Sophora japonica
✔️ Fresh, untreated seeds
✔️ Labeled seed packet with sowing instructions
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Japanese Pagoda Tree, Chinese Scholar Tree
Botanical Name: Sophora japonica (Styphnolobium japonicum)
Plant Type: Deciduous shade tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade (best flowering in full sun)
Soil: Prefers rich, well-drained sandy loam but adaptable
Watering: Medium; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 40–75 feet
Spread: 40–75 feet
Growth Rate: Rapid when young, moderate with maturity
USDA Zones: 4–8
Container Friendly: Suitable for early growth and bonsai training

💡 Care Tip:
Lightly scarify seeds with sandpaper, then pour hot (not boiling) water over them and soak for 24 hours. Sow 3/4 inch deep in well-drained soil. Keep evenly moist during germination. Choose a full-sun planting site for strongest flowering performance.