Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Iran, Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia, India, Nepal, China
China, Korea
Types
Black walnut
Sophora japonica
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Severe allergen
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
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Asthma, Cancer, Cough, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
JUGLANS regia
SOPHORA japonica
Common Name
English Walnut
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी अखरोट
Gobur champ
In German
Englisch Walnut
Japanischer Schnurbaum
In French
Anglais Noyer
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Spanish
Inglés nuez
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Greek
Αγγλικά Καρυδιά
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Portuguese
Inglês Walnut
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Polish
orzech włoski
Perełkowiec japoński
In Latin
Nucis anglicus
Styphnolobium japonicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Juglans
Styphnolobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Sophoreae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of English Walnut and Japanese Pagoda
Season and care of English Walnut and Japanese Pagoda is important to know. While considering everything about English Walnut and Japanese Pagoda Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Pagoda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for English Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Walnut and Japanese Pagoda Physical Information
English Walnut and Japanese Pagoda physical information is very important for comparison. English Walnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of English Walnut and Japanese Pagoda are as follows:
English Walnut flower color: Yellow green
English Walnut leaf color: Green and Copper
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Care of English Walnut and Japanese Pagoda
Care of English Walnut and Japanese Pagoda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Walnut pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer English Walnut 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.