Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-6
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
Abies Veitchii
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
In Hindi
hakone grass
Veitch's Silver Fir
In German
Hakone Gras
Veitch's Silver Fir
In French
Hakone herbe
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Polish
Hakone trawa
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Latin
Hakone herba
S Veitch abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Veitch's Silver Fir
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Veitch's Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Veitch's Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Veitch's Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic.
Hakone Grass and Veitch's Silver Fir Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Veitch's Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Veitch's Silver Fir are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
Care of Hakone Grass and Veitch's Silver Fir
Care of Hakone Grass and Veitch's Silver Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Veitch's Silver Fir pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Veitch's Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.