Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Sophora japonica
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOPHORA japonica
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Gobur champ
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Japanischer Schnurbaum
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Styphnolobium japonicum
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Styphnolobium japonicum
árbol del pan
In Greek
Styphnolobium japonicum
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Styphnolobium japonicum
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Perełkowiec japoński
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Styphnolobium japonicum
Arum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Styphnolobium
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sophoreae
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Pagoda and Breadfruit
Season and care of Japanese Pagoda and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Pagoda and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Pagoda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Pagoda and Breadfruit Physical Information
Japanese Pagoda and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Pagoda and Breadfruit are as follows:
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Pagoda and Breadfruit
Care of Japanese Pagoda and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Japanese Pagoda needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.