Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Trees
Origin
Europe, Northern America
China, Korea
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Sophora japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Syringa
SOPHORA japonica
Common Name
Lilac
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
In Hindi
बकाइन
Gobur champ
In German
Flieder
Japanischer Schnurbaum
In French
lilas
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Spanish
lila
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Portuguese
lilás
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Polish
liliowy
Perełkowiec japoński
In Latin
lilac
Styphnolobium japonicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Syringa
Styphnolobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Japanese Pagoda
Season and care of Lilacs and Japanese Pagoda is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Japanese Pagoda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Japanese Pagoda season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and Japanese Pagoda Physical Information
Lilacs and Japanese Pagoda physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Japanese Pagoda are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lilacs and Japanese Pagoda
Care of Lilacs and Japanese Pagoda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Pagoda needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.