Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
China, Japan
Types
Not available
it is a type of blueberry
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Not Applicable
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Crescent-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Japanese Blueberry
In Hindi
Leucojum
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
In German
Leucojum
japanische Blaubeere
In French
Leucojum
bleuet japonais
In Spanish
Leucojum
arándanos japonés
In Greek
Leucojum
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
In Portuguese
Leucojum
blueberry japonês
In Polish
Leucojum
Japoński borówki
In Latin
Leucojum
Vaccinium Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Liliales
Oxalidales
Family
Liliaceae
Elaeocarpaceae
Genus
Leucojum
Elaeocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Leucojum and Japanese Blueberry
Season and care of Leucojum and Japanese Blueberry is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Japanese Blueberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Blueberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Leucojum and Japanese Blueberry Physical Information
Leucojum and Japanese Blueberry physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Japanese Blueberry are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
- Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Care of Leucojum and Japanese Blueberry
Care of Leucojum and Japanese Blueberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.