Overview

Styphnolobium japonicum 'Violacea' is a bushy trees in the genus Styphnolobium, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Styphnolobium japonicum 'Violacea' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include coastal, low maintenance and hedging and screens.

About

Styphnolobium japonicum, the Japanese pagoda tree is a species of deciduous tree in the subfamily Faboideae of the pea family Fabaceae.

About the genus

Styphnolobium is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It includes nine species of small trees and shrubs native to China and to the Americas, from the southern United States to Colombia. It belongs to subfamily Faboideae, and was formerly included within a broader interpretation of the genus Sophora.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Styphnolobium

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Styphnolobium japonicum 'Violacea' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Trees

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Coastal, Low Maintenance, Hedging and screens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Styphnolobium japonicum 'Violacea'

Propagation

Seed when ripe, grafting in late winter

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions