Sophora davidii, Japanese Pagoda Tree

Sophora davidii, Japanese Pagoda TreeUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 69Native Range: Western ChinaSoil: Well drained, moderately fertile, slightly alkaline to neutralLight: Full sunHeight in the Garden: 410', smaller with pruning or in bonsaiSize: ~4" square potAttributes: Deciduous shrub with small, pinnate leaves and beautiful blue to violet pea like flowers in late spring to early summer. Attractive seed pods follow blooms. Fine textured foliage and delicate branching. Notes: A unique

red to orange staminate flowers appear in late winter to early spring

but doesn't make cones exactly

Makes tons of excellent shade in the summer

Flowers come out in spring and are an absolute treasure

graceful looking tree

and smooth

I find that it is better to baby them a little after harvesting from the field

brilliant fall color and fine twigs

Light: Partial shade to full shade

Native Range: Historical Kishu provence of Japan

though I've never seen one so tall

Foliage: Deer Fern produces two types of fronds: Sterile Fronds: Broad