Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
China, Korea
Types
Shrub
Sophora japonica
Habitat
Sunny Edge
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Not Available
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PHYSOSTEGIA
SOPHORA japonica
Common Name
Physostegia
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
In Hindi
Physostegia
Gobur champ
In German
Physostegia
Japanischer Schnurbaum
In French
Physostegia
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Spanish
Physostegia
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Greek
Physostegia
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Portuguese
Physostegia
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Polish
Physostegia
Perełkowiec japoński
In Latin
Physostegia
Styphnolobium japonicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Physostegia
Styphnolobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Sophoreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Physostegia and Japanese Pagoda
Season and care of Physostegia and Japanese Pagoda is important to know. While considering everything about Physostegia and Japanese Pagoda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Physostegia season is Summer and Fall and Japanese Pagoda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Physostegia is Clay, Loam and for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Physostegia and Japanese Pagoda Physical Information
Physostegia and Japanese Pagoda physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and Japanese Pagoda are as follows:
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Physostegia and Japanese Pagoda
Care of Physostegia and Japanese Pagoda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Physostegia 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.