Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, old gardens
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Bark
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
STYRAX japonicus
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
Japanese Snowbell
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In Hindi
Japanese Snowbell
फर्न पाइन
In German
Japanese Snowbell
Fern Pinien
In French
Japanese Snowbell
pin Fern
In Spanish
Japanese Snowbell
pino helecho
In Greek
Japanese Snowbell
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
Japanese Snowbell
pinho Fern
In Polish
Japanese Snowbell
Fern sosna
In Latin
Japanese Snowbell
Fern pinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Styracaceae
Podocarpaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Snowbell and Fern Pine
Season and care of Japanese Snowbell and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Snowbell and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Snowbell season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Snowbell is Clay, Loam and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Snowbell is Acidic, Neutral and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Snowbell and Fern Pine Physical Information
Japanese Snowbell and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Snowbell height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Snowbell and Fern Pine are as follows:
Japanese Snowbell flower color: White
Japanese Snowbell leaf color: Green
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
- Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Japanese Snowbell and Fern Pine
Care of Japanese Snowbell and Fern Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Snowbell pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fern Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Snowbell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.