Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
United States, California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, old gardens
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green, Tan
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Bronze
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
STYRAX japonicus
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Japanese Snowbell
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
Japanese Snowbell
घाटी ओक
In German
Japanese Snowbell
Tal Eiche
In French
Japanese Snowbell
Oak Valley
In Spanish
Japanese Snowbell
valle del roble
In Greek
Japanese Snowbell
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Japanese Snowbell
vale Oak
In Polish
Japanese Snowbell
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Japanese Snowbell
Oak vallis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Styracaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Snowbell and Valley Oak
Season and care of Japanese Snowbell and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Snowbell and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Snowbell season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Snowbell is Clay, Loam and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Snowbell is Acidic, Neutral and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Snowbell and Valley Oak Physical Information
Japanese Snowbell and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Snowbell height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Snowbell and Valley Oak are as follows:
Japanese Snowbell flower color: White
Japanese Snowbell leaf color: Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Snowbell and Valley Oak
Care of Japanese Snowbell and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Snowbell pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Japanese Snowbell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.