Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Iran, Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Sophora japonica
Black walnut
Habitat
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Severe allergen
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 and hair
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Anemia, Asthma, Cancer, Cough, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
Economic Purpose, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, 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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SOPHORA japonica
JUGLANS regia
Common Name
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
English Walnut
In Hindi
Gobur champ
अंग्रेजी अखरोट
In German
Japanischer Schnurbaum
Englisch Walnut
In French
Styphnolobium japonicum
Anglais Noyer
In Spanish
Styphnolobium japonicum
Inglés nuez
In Greek
Styphnolobium japonicum
Αγγλικά Καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Styphnolobium japonicum
Inglês Walnut
In Polish
Perełkowiec japoński
orzech włoski
In Latin
Styphnolobium japonicum
Nucis anglicus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Styphnolobium
Juglans
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sophoreae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Pagoda and English Walnut
Season and care of Japanese Pagoda and English Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Pagoda and English Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Pagoda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Walnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Pagoda and English Walnut Physical Information
Japanese Pagoda and English Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas English Walnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Pagoda and English Walnut are as follows:
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
English Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- English Walnut leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Japanese Pagoda and English Walnut
Care of Japanese Pagoda and English Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and English Walnut pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Pagoda needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer English Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.