Japanese Pagoda Tree

Honeybees are drawn to the abundant nectar and pollen from its fragrant, creamy-white, pea-like flowers, providing a key late-summer forage source when many other blooms have faded. Peak bloom typically occurs over three weeks in midsummer, though trees often take 10-30 years to mature enough to flower reliably. It thrives in urban settings with tolerance for pollution and compacted soils but may require staking in windy sites and produces persistent, twisted pods that can litter the ground.