Sophora japonica 'Gold Standard' Malus domestica 'James Grieve' very traditional looking holly with

very traditional looking holly with highly glossed

less leathery than many of the oaks

Pleasing golden autumn colours

turn golden-yellow in autumn alongside the winged fruit which is typical of the species

New leaves have a pretty coral-pink hue

Sophora japonica 'Gold Standard' Malus domestica 'James Grieve' very traditional looking holly withThe pagoda tree is native to China but has long been cultivated and naturalised in Japan, grown for its fine, dark brown timber and fragrant pea like white flowers on mature specimens in summer. 'Golden Standard' is smaller than the species, offering a splendid splash of colour with vibrant yellow stems and golden spring foliage, maturing to green. H5