Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern United States
  
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
  
gardens, old gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Light Green, Gray Green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
  
Yellow, Gold, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Palmate
  
Obtuse
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Budding, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
Does not require regular watering, Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
  
Drought, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Pollen
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Bonsai, Borders
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
  
Fruits, Wood
  
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
  
For making oil, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
  
STYRAX japonicus
  
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
  
Japanese Snowbell
  
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
  
Japanese Snowbell
  
In German
Buckeye Putzer
  
Japanese Snowbell
  
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
  
Japanese Snowbell
  
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
  
Japanese Snowbell
  
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
  
Japanese Snowbell
  
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
  
Japanese Snowbell
  
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
  
Japanese Snowbell
  
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
  
Japanese Snowbell
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Hippocastanaceae
  
Styracaceae
  
Genus
Aesculus
  
Styrax
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Snowbell
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Snowbell is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Snowbell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Snowbell season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Snowbell is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Snowbell is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Snowbell Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Snowbell physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Japanese Snowbell height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Snowbell are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Japanese Snowbell flower color: White
- Japanese Snowbell leaf color: Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Snowbell
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Snowbell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Snowbell pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Snowbell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.