Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Sophora japonica
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-12
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Green
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
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
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
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
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOPHORA japonica
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
Gobur champ
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Japanischer Schnurbaum
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Styphnolobium japonicum
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Styphnolobium japonicum
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
Styphnolobium japonicum
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
Styphnolobium japonicum
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Perełkowiec japoński
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
Styphnolobium japonicum
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Styphnolobium
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Pagoda and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Japanese Pagoda and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Pagoda and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Pagoda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Pagoda and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Japanese Pagoda and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Pagoda and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Pagoda and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Japanese Pagoda and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.