Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, old gardens
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green, Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
STYRAX japonicus
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Japanese Snowbell
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Japanese Snowbell
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Japanese Snowbell
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Japanese Snowbell
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Japanese Snowbell
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Japanese Snowbell
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Japanese Snowbell
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Japanese Snowbell
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Japanese Snowbell
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Styracaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Snowbell and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Japanese Snowbell and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Snowbell and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Snowbell season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Snowbell is Clay, Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Snowbell is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Snowbell and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Japanese Snowbell and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Snowbell height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Snowbell and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Japanese Snowbell flower color: White
Japanese Snowbell leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Japanese Snowbell and Bird Cherry
Care of Japanese Snowbell and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Snowbell pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Japanese Snowbell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.