Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Sophora japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
SOPHORA japonica
Common Name
China Doll
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Gobur champ
In German
Zimmeresche
Japanischer Schnurbaum
In French
china doll
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Spanish
china doll
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Perełkowiec japoński
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Styphnolobium japonicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Styphnolobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of China Doll and Japanese Pagoda
Season and care of China Doll and Japanese Pagoda is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Japanese Pagoda Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Pagoda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Doll and Japanese Pagoda Physical Information
China Doll and Japanese Pagoda physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Japanese Pagoda are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Care of China Doll and Japanese Pagoda
Care of China Doll and Japanese Pagoda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll 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.