Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan
China, Korea
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Sophora japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
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
Not Available
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Clematis
SOPHORA japonica
Common Name
Clematis
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
Gobur champ
In German
Klematis
Japanischer Schnurbaum
In French
Clématite
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Spanish
Clemátide
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Greek
κληματιτής
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Portuguese
Clematite
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Polish
Clematis
Perełkowiec japoński
In Latin
Clematis
Styphnolobium japonicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Fabales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Clematis
Styphnolobium
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anemoneae
Sophoreae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Clematis and Japanese Pagoda
Season and care of Clematis and Japanese Pagoda is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Japanese Pagoda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Japanese Pagoda season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clematis and Japanese Pagoda Physical Information
Clematis and Japanese Pagoda physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Japanese Pagoda are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Clematis and Japanese Pagoda
Care of Clematis and Japanese Pagoda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Clematis 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.