Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China
China, Korea
Types
Freestone, Clingstone
Sophora japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Pink
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, 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
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
SOPHORA japonica
Common Name
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
In Hindi
डोनट पीच
Gobur champ
In German
Donut Pfirsich
Japanischer Schnurbaum
In French
Donut Peach
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Spanish
Donut Peach
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Greek
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Portuguese
Donut Peach
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Polish
Donut Peach
Perełkowiec japoński
In Latin
Donut Peach
Styphnolobium japonicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Prunus
Styphnolobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Sophoreae
Subfamily
Cetoniinae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Donut Peach and Japanese Pagoda
Season and care of Donut Peach and Japanese Pagoda is important to know. While considering everything about Donut Peach and Japanese Pagoda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Pagoda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Donut Peach and Japanese Pagoda Physical Information
Donut Peach and Japanese Pagoda physical information is very important for comparison. Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Donut Peach and Japanese Pagoda are as follows:
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Donut Peach and Japanese Pagoda
Care of Donut Peach and Japanese Pagoda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Donut Peach 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.