Styphnolobium japonicum - Japanese Pagoda Tree flowering which appear in early spring

which appear in early spring

It has beautiful white wispy flowers in spring

It has similar growing requirements to Rhododendrons

it can reach over 20m in the right conditions

Native to eastern and south central United States where it is generally found near streams and rivers floodplains and the margins of swamps

Styphnolobium japonicum - Japanese Pagoda Tree flowering which appear in early springA medium to large deciduous tree native to east Asia, however interestingly it is not native to Japan despite its name. This tree has a broad rounded crown with very delicate pinnate leaves and in late summer this tree will be adorned with fragrant white flowers.