Japanese Pagoda tree is a deciduous tree that grows to 30 to 50 feet tall, with a rounded crown nearly as wide. The young bark is pale gray, becoming furrowed into fibrous, interlaced, scaly ridges. Leaves are bright green, pinnate, and fern-like, with a yellow fall color. In the late summer, upright panicles of lovely, pea-like white, slightly fragrant flowers are produced at the ends of branches. Flowers are followed by bean-like pods that persist well into winter. A lovely shade tree.
Grow in full sun to part shade and well drained soil. Prefers sandy-loam or clay loam soils. Once established, it is tolerant of heat and some drought. Tolerant of pollution. Also known as Chinese Scholar Tree.