Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico
China, Korea
Types
Not available
Sophora japonica
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
12, 13
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutritive
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Araucaria angustifolia
SOPHORA japonica
Common Name
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
In Hindi
candelabra
Gobur champ
In German
Kandelaber
Japanischer Schnurbaum
In French
candélabre
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Spanish
Candelabra
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Greek
μανουάλια
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Portuguese
Candelabra
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Polish
świeczniki
Perełkowiec japoński
In Latin
candelabra
Styphnolobium japonicum
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araucariaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Araucaria
Styphnolobium
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Sophoreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelabra and Japanese Pagoda
Season and care of Candelabra and Japanese Pagoda is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra and Japanese Pagoda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Pagoda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelabra is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra and Japanese Pagoda Physical Information
Candelabra and Japanese Pagoda physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra and Japanese Pagoda are as follows:
Candelabra flower color: White
Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candelabra and Japanese Pagoda
Care of Candelabra and Japanese Pagoda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Pagoda needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.