Sophora japonica 'Regent': 'Regent' Scholar Tree: ENH-754/ST596, 10/2003

Abstract

`Regent' Scholar Tree grows 40 to 50 feet in height with a spread of 30 to 40 feet, forming a large, rounded canopy even as a young tree. The canopy appears more uniform and predictable than the species. The dark green, shiny leaves turn yellow before dropping in fall. The very showy, greenish-white to yellow flowers are produced in mid to late summer and provide an airy feel to the tree for several weeks. A yellow dye can be made by boiling the dried flowers and buds in water. The young green twigs turn dark grey with age. The species tree must be at least 10-years-old to bloom but the cultivar `Regent' blooms at two to eight-years of age. Original publication date November 1993.