Botanical name: Styphnolobium japonicum (syn. Sophora japonica)

Common names: Japanese Pagoda Tree, Chinese Scholar Tree, Japanese Scholar Tree, Pagoda Tree, Scholar Tree.

Germination Tips

1. Seed preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing.

2. Scarification: Gently nick or abrade the hard seed coat to improve water absorption.

3. Sowing depth: Sow seeds about 1–2 cm deep in a well-draining seed-starting mix.

4. Temperature: Maintain around 20–25°C for good germination.

5. Moisture and light: Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; provide bright, indirect light. Germination may take 2–6 weeks or longer.