Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Hybrid origin
Types
Sophora japonica
Not available
Habitat
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Insects
Allergy
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SOPHORA japonica
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
Gobur champ
candelabra primrose
In German
Japanischer Schnurbaum
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
Styphnolobium japonicum
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
Styphnolobium japonicum
Primula beesiana
In Greek
Styphnolobium japonicum
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
Styphnolobium japonicum
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Perełkowiec japoński
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Styphnolobium japonicum
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Styphnolobium
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Pagoda and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Japanese Pagoda and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Pagoda and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Pagoda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Japanese Pagoda and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Japanese Pagoda and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Japanese Pagoda and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Pagoda and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Japanese Pagoda and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Pagoda needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.