As the summer draws to a close, there are one or two tree species that actually start flowering.
One of these is the Japanese Pagoda Tree which comes into flower in late August and can keep going until the start of October. The trouble with this species is that it needs a warm summer to ensure good flowering, and this year, in London at least, it's been a bit disappointing. So while it's warmed up in September, it might not be enough to ensure we see many flowers this year. The best thing to do then, is make a note of where your nearest tree is, hope for a warmer summer in 2022, and come back next September!
Japanese Pagoda Trees are increasingly planted as they are seen to be a good candidate for resisting climate change. One of the few trees to flower during August and September, they need a warm summer to put on a good display of bunches of small white flowers that dust their canopies.
Most urban trees are relatively young, but they can eventually become very large and live for 200 years or more.
- Scholar Tree
