Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Sophora japonica
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
SOPHORA japonica
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
In Hindi
Holywood
Gobur champ
In German
Holywood
Japanischer Schnurbaum
In French
Holywood
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Spanish
Holywood
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Greek
Holywood
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Portuguese
Holywood
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Polish
Holywood
Perełkowiec japoński
In Latin
Holywood
Styphnolobium japonicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Guaiacum
Styphnolobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Sophoreae
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Holywood and Japanese Pagoda
Season and care of Holywood and Japanese Pagoda is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Japanese Pagoda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Pagoda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holywood and Japanese Pagoda Physical Information
Holywood and Japanese Pagoda physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 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 Holywood and Japanese Pagoda are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Holywood and Japanese Pagoda
Care of Holywood and Japanese Pagoda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood 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 Holywood 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.