Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, old gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
Light Green, Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Gold, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
Does not require regular watering, Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
STYRAX japonicus
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Japanese Snowbell
In Hindi
रोवाण पौधा
Japanese Snowbell
In German
Rowan Tree
Japanese Snowbell
In French
Rowan Tree
Japanese Snowbell
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
Japanese Snowbell
In Greek
Rowan Tree
Japanese Snowbell
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
Japanese Snowbell
In Polish
Rowan Tree
Japanese Snowbell
In Latin
Rowan ligno
Japanese Snowbell
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Styracaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rowan Tree and Japanese Snowbell
Wondering what are the properties of Rowan Tree and Japanese Snowbell? We provide you with everything About Rowan Tree and Japanese Snowbell. Rowan Tree doesn't have thorns and Japanese Snowbell doesn't have thorns. Also Rowan Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Rowan Tree has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Japanese Snowbell has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rowan Tree and Japanese Snowbell and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Japanese Snowbell
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Japanese Snowbell is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Japanese Snowbell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Japanese Snowbell season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Snowbell is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Snowbell is Acidic, Neutral.
Rowan Tree and Japanese Snowbell Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Japanese Snowbell physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Japanese Snowbell height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Japanese Snowbell are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Japanese Snowbell flower color: White
- Japanese Snowbell leaf color: Green
Care of Rowan Tree and Japanese Snowbell
Care of Rowan Tree and Japanese Snowbell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves and Japanese Snowbell pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Snowbell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.