Weeping Pagoda - Sophora japonica 'Pendula' - Weeping Trees

• Latin Name: Sophora japonica 'Pendula'. You may also see it as Styphnolobium japonicum 'Pendulum'
• Family: Fabaceae
• Other Common Names: Japanese pagoda tree, weeping Chinese scholar tree, weeping Japanese pagoda tree
• Native to: China and Korea
• USDA Zones: 5-8
• Height: 10-25' tall
• Exposure: Full sun to part shade

This tree is an example of why common names can be misleading. Despite bearing a common name of Japanese pagoda tree, it actually originated in Korea and China.

The highlight of this variety is the weeping nature, as it tends not to flower and fruit like the standard species. The branches can also add interest in the winter after the leaves have turned yellow and fallen off.

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