Weeping Japanese Pagoda Tree 'Pendula'

Styphnolobiumjaponicum

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Styphnolobium (styf-noh-LOH-bee-um)
Species
japonicum (juh-PON-ih-kum)
Synonym
Sophora japonica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chicago, Illinois

Ransomville, New York

Spring, Texas

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(Zone 10b) | April 2006 | neutral

They do bloom! I've uploaded some pictures of a small tree with fruits! If there's a fruit, then it means that it used to be a flower before.

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(Zone 10b) | December 2005 | neutral

dear
i read the pendulous type rarely blooms. So dont be waiting for flowers..

your neighbors..

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| August 2004 | positive

This small weeping tree is not only fun for kids to run under in summer. In winter the twisted knotted branches are very interesting too....Read More

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