Sophora japonica Pendula (syn. S. japonica f. pendula) Fabaceae
Weeping Japanese Pagodatree or Scholar-tree, Dragon-claw Scholar-tree so-FO-ra ja-PON-i-ka
- Deciduous tree, a stiff weeping form, often grafted on a standard (seedlings of the normal type) and will grow to 15-25 ft (4.5-7.5 m) tall, rarely flowers.
- Sun and partial shade. Best in loamy well-drained soil. Once
established withstands heat and drought well. Tolerant of polluted conditions. Fast growing in some areas.
- Hardy to USDA Zone 4 In China, it is know as the Dragon-claw Scholar-tree [Longzhao Huai] where it is fairly common in temple grounds and other formal areas. More than one form under this name, also called Tortuosa and Contorta Pendula (Jacobson, 1996).