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.