Platyosprion platycarpum
Japanese yellow-wood
A deciduous tree, growing up to 30m (100ft) high on a straight trunk bearing grey bark, reaching 1.2m (4ft) in diameter. The crown is dome shaped with green leaves which consist of leaflets either side of the midrib and a single leaf at the tip. The tree produces white pea-shaped flowers with a yellow flush in the throat in April to June. It is very hardy and able to grow well in a location with sufficient room to reach maturity; where it receives full sun and in a moderately moist soil, anywhere in the UK.
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan, China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in any well-drained soil in full sun.
Propagation
Propagate by seed, by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by hardwood cuttings in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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