CATTON ARBORETUM
Sophora japonica
Common name:
Pagoda tree
Year planted:
2020
Country of origin:
China, Japan
Year introduced:
Introduced to France in 1747 and then spread
Description:
A graceful tree which can grow to 25m. Pinnate leaves grow to 15 to 25cm long with around 15 ovate leaflets. White pea like flowers only appear in very hot seasons in the UK. An alternative name is the Chinese Scholar Tree.
what3words:
best.infringe.butter
Tree number: 25