Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Sophora japonica
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
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, Light Pink
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Antioxidants
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
SOPHORA japonica
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Gobur champ
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Japanischer Schnurbaum
In French
arbousier
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Perełkowiec japoński
In Latin
arbutus
Styphnolobium japonicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Arbutus
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 Strawberry Tree and Japanese Pagoda
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Japanese Pagoda is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Japanese Pagoda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Pagoda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Japanese Pagoda Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Japanese Pagoda physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Japanese Pagoda are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Japanese Pagoda
Care of Strawberry Tree and Japanese Pagoda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree 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.