Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
gardens, old gardens
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green, Tan
Dark Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Bronze
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Sand
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 leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Wildflower
Botanical Name
STYRAX japonicus
PHYTOLACCA americana
Common Name
Japanese Snowbell
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
In Hindi
Japanese Snowbell
POKEBERRY
In German
Japanese Snowbell
Kermesbeere
In French
Japanese Snowbell
POKEBERRY
In Spanish
Japanese Snowbell
Pokeberry
In Greek
Japanese Snowbell
POKEBERRY
In Portuguese
Japanese Snowbell
POKEBERRY
In Polish
Japanese Snowbell
alkiermes
In Latin
Japanese Snowbell
pokeberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Styracaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Snowbell and Pokeberry
Season and care of Japanese Snowbell and Pokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Snowbell and Pokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Snowbell season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Snowbell is Clay, Loam and for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Snowbell is Acidic, Neutral and for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Snowbell and Pokeberry Physical Information
Japanese Snowbell and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Snowbell height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Snowbell and Pokeberry are as follows:
Japanese Snowbell flower color: White
Japanese Snowbell leaf color: Green
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Snowbell and Pokeberry
Care of Japanese Snowbell and Pokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Snowbell pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, 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 Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.