Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Sophora japonica
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
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
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SOPHORA japonica
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Gobur champ
इमली का पेड़
In German
Japanischer Schnurbaum
Tamarinde
In French
Styphnolobium japonicum
tamarinier
In Spanish
Styphnolobium japonicum
tamarindo
In Greek
Styphnolobium japonicum
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Styphnolobium japonicum
tamarindo
In Polish
Perełkowiec japoński
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Styphnolobium japonicum
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Styphnolobium
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sophoreae
Detarieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Pagoda and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Japanese Pagoda and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Pagoda and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Pagoda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Japanese Pagoda and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Japanese Pagoda and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Pagoda and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Pagoda and Tamarind tree
Care of Japanese Pagoda and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.