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Northwest Missouri State University


Scholar Tree

Sophora japonica

China, Korea. Leaves alternate, pinnately compound, 6 to 10 inches long with seven to 17 leaflets. Twigs are green. This tree can grow to the height of 75 feet. Good tree for city conditions. Attractive foliage and white flowers in August are an asset to this tree.

GIS coordinate: N40 21.068 W94 53.079

Trail Number: C39

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Flower - Scholar Tree

Leaf - Scholar Tree

Summer - Scholar Tree

Summer '08 - Scholar Tree

Summer '08 Bark - Scholar Tree