Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Cuneate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Rash, Skin rash
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LESPEDEZA thunbergii
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Bush Clover Shrub
Tilaka
In German
Bush Clover Strauch
Tilapia
In French
Bush Clover Arbuste
Tilapia
In Spanish
Bush Clover arbusto
tilapia
In Greek
Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων
tilaka
In Portuguese
Trevo de arbusto Arbusto
tilaka
In Polish
Bush Clover Krzew
tilakiem
In Latin
Trifolium Frutex Bush
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Lespedeza
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bush Clover and Tilaka
Season and care of Bush Clover and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Clover and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Clover season is Summer and Tilaka season is Summer. The type of soil for Bush Clover is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Bush Clover is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Bush Clover and Tilaka Physical Information
Bush Clover and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Clover and Tilaka are as follows:
Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bush Clover and Tilaka
Care of Bush Clover and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Clover pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bush Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.