Chinese Scholar Tree Japanese Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium japonicum) (formerly Sophora japonica) This graceful tree is the largest and among the oldest of its kind known in Washington State. Its elegant form marks the northwest entrance of this historic Seattle Landmark park, originally designed by the Olmsted Brothers in 1904. Recognized as a Landmark Heritage Tree. Heritage Tree Program 03.1 Co-sponsored by PlantAmnesty and the City of Seattle April 2003