Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Sophora japonica
Not available
Habitat
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
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
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOPHORA japonica
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Gobur champ
QUICKSTICK
In German
Japanischer Schnurbaum
QUICKSTICK
In French
Styphnolobium japonicum
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Styphnolobium japonicum
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Styphnolobium japonicum
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Styphnolobium japonicum
QuickStick
In Polish
Perełkowiec japoński
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Styphnolobium japonicum
Quickstick
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Styphnolobium
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sophoreae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Pagoda and Quickstick
Season and care of Japanese Pagoda and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Pagoda and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Pagoda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Pagoda and Quickstick Physical Information
Japanese Pagoda and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Pagoda and Quickstick are as follows:
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Pagoda and Quickstick
Care of Japanese Pagoda and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.