Japanese Pagoda Tree
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Japanese Pagoda Tree
styphnolobium japonicum
The Japanese Pagoda Tree is known for its beautiful, fragrant flowers that bloom in the summer. Its broad leaves provide great shade for people and animals alike!
Habitat: It thrives in parks, gardens, and along streets in temperate regions.
Appearance
The Japanese Pagoda Tree has a broad, rounded canopy of dark green, compound leaves. It produces abundant creamy-white, pea-like flowers in large drooping clusters during late summer. Its most distinctive feature is the unique necklace-like seed pods, which are constricted between each seed and persist through winter.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusStyphnolobium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Ancient Chinese scholars often planted this tree as a symbol of wisdom!
Despite its name, this tree is actually native to China and Korea!
Its unique "necklace" pods can stay on the branches through winter!
The flowers and pods of this tree were once used to make yellow dye!
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Defender
Japanese Pagoda Tree can survive dry spells because its deep roots help it find water, staying strong even when it's hot.
Ability
City Survivor
Japanese Pagoda Tree has tough leaves and a strong root system that help it thrive in city environments, shrugging off pollution.
Ability
Late Bloomer
Japanese Pagoda Tree can surprise you with late summer blooms, providing nectar for insects when other flowers have faded.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 1000-2500 cm
- Spread
- 1000-2000 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
gathers nectar from its plentiful summer blooms.
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
visits flowers for nectar, aiding pollination.
shelters
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Great Tit
Parus major
builds nests in its sturdy branches and dense canopy.
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Chinese Scholar TreePagoda TreeSophora Tree
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Japanese Pagoda Tree?
1000-2500 cm
How wide does Japanese Pagoda Tree spread?
1000-2000 cm
How big are the flowers on Japanese Pagoda Tree?
1-2 cm
When does Japanese Pagoda Tree bloom?
Summer
Is Japanese Pagoda Tree edible?
No
Is Japanese Pagoda Tree toxic?
Moderate
What is Japanese Pagoda Tree's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Japanese Pagoda Tree pollinated?
Insect
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