Sophora japonica (Boone Gardiner’s Weeping)               Unnamed Weeping Scholar Tree

 Size:  12’ x 20’

Exposure: Full Sun to Light Shade

Flower:  Creamy white panicles in June

Scholar Tree has grabbed the interests of horticulturists for years.  Their tolerance of heavy, compacted soils, drought and resistance to insects and diseases make it very attractive for urban settings.

This weeping form takes a great plant and makes it much better.  Its very strong, but graceful branching adds a wonderful form to the garden that cannot be bought at Wal-Mart.  The deep green foliage stays within eyesight to enjoy the fine texture and softness it purveys. 

When the flowers appear, the plant explodes into a frenzy of creamy white “puffs”, which act as a great food source for bees.  Once they are past and time has progressed, the 3” seed pods add another element of interest albeit subtle. 

While it is reported that about 60% of seeds gathered from weeping Sophora’s will carry the weeping trait, it is the consensus of plantspeople in this area that Boone’s weeping is by far the best around.  This is why we are offering grafted liners of only this selection.