Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
China, Korea
Types
Honeylocust, Blacklocust
Sophora japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Canker, Flatheaded borers, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Oldman longhorn, Powdery mildew, Soft scales
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Flooding, Heat Tolerance, Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Cattle and horses, Not Available
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Soil protection
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antimutagenic, Rheumatoid arthritis
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, As Fertilizers, Cattle Fodder, Traditional 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
GLEDITSIA triacanthos
SOPHORA japonica
Common Name
Honeylocust
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
In Hindi
हनी टिड्डी
Gobur champ
In German
Honig Locust
Japanischer Schnurbaum
In French
févier
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Spanish
langosta de miel
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Greek
μέλι ακρίδων
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Portuguese
picar Lokyst
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Polish
kłuć Lokyst
Perełkowiec japoński
In Latin
MOVEO Lokyst
Styphnolobium japonicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Gleditsia
Styphnolobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Sophoreae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Honeylocust and Japanese Pagoda
Season and care of Honeylocust and Japanese Pagoda is important to know. While considering everything about Honeylocust and Japanese Pagoda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeylocust season is Summer and Japanese Pagoda season is Summer. The type of soil for Honeylocust is Loam and for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Honeylocust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Honeylocust and Japanese Pagoda Physical Information
Honeylocust and Japanese Pagoda physical information is very important for comparison. Honeylocust height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Honeylocust and Japanese Pagoda are as follows:
Honeylocust flower color: Yellow green
Honeylocust leaf color: Light Green
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Honeylocust and Japanese Pagoda
Care of Honeylocust and Japanese Pagoda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Honeylocust pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Honeylocust 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.