Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Mediterranean
Types
Sophora japonica
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
SOPHORA japonica
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
Artichoke
In Hindi
Gobur champ
Artichoke
In German
Japanischer Schnurbaum
Artischocke
In French
Styphnolobium japonicum
Artichaut
In Spanish
Styphnolobium japonicum
Alcachofa
In Greek
Styphnolobium japonicum
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Styphnolobium japonicum
Alcachofra
In Polish
Perełkowiec japoński
Karczoch
In Latin
Styphnolobium japonicum
cactus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Styphnolobium
Cynara
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Pagoda and Artichoke
Season and care of Japanese Pagoda and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Pagoda and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Pagoda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Japanese Pagoda and Artichoke Physical Information
Japanese Pagoda and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Japanese Pagoda and Artichoke are as follows:
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Japanese Pagoda and Artichoke
Care of Japanese Pagoda and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Japanese Pagoda needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.