Japanese Pagoda Tree – Sophora japonica Seeds | 30 Seeds | Fast Growing Shade Tree | Fragrant Summer Flowers | Urban Hardy

Grow a graceful and resilient landscape tree with these 30 Japanese Pagoda Tree (Sophora japonica) seeds. Also known as Chinese Scholar Tree or Styphnolobium japonicum, this fast-growing deciduous tree is prized for its broad rounded canopy, fragrant late-summer blooms, and excellent tolerance to heat, drought, and urban conditions.

Reaching 40–75 feet at maturity, Japanese Pagoda Tree forms a stately shade tree ideal for lawns, streets, and large landscapes. Its pinnate leaves feature 7–17 lustrous dark green leaflets that stay attractive throughout the growing season and persist late into fall.

In July and August, creamy white, lightly fragrant, pea-like flowers bloom in dramatic terminal panicles up to 12 inches long and wide. The three-week bloom period provides welcome late-season interest when few other trees are flowering. Decorative, knobby bean-like seed pods follow in fall and may persist into winter, often attracting birds.

Highly adaptable and low maintenance, this species tolerates pollution, heat, moderate drought, and challenging urban environments once established. It is also suitable for bonsai enthusiasts seeking a hardy deciduous specimen.

You will receive:
✔️ 30 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: Medium to large deciduous tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade (best flowering in full sun)
Soil: Prefers rich, medium-moisture, well-drained sandy loam but adaptable
Watering: Medium; moderate drought tolerance 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 or a file. Pour hot (not boiling) water over seeds and soak for 24 hours. Sow 3/4 inch deep in well-drained soil. Keep evenly moist during germination and choose a sunny planting site for best flowering results.