Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, old gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Light Green, Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Yellow, Gold, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
STYRAX japonicus
Common Name
Sassafras
Japanese Snowbell
In Hindi
Sassafras
Japanese Snowbell
In German
Sassafras
Japanese Snowbell
In French
Sassafras
Japanese Snowbell
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Japanese Snowbell
In Greek
σασάφρα
Japanese Snowbell
In Portuguese
sassafrás
Japanese Snowbell
In Polish
Sassafras
Japanese Snowbell
In Latin
Sassafras
Japanese Snowbell
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Styracaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cinnamomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sassafras and Japanese Snowbell
Season and care of Sassafras and Japanese Snowbell is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Japanese Snowbell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Snowbell season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Snowbell is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Snowbell is Acidic, Neutral.
Sassafras and Japanese Snowbell Physical Information
Sassafras and Japanese Snowbell physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Japanese Snowbell height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Japanese Snowbell are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Japanese Snowbell flower color: White
- Japanese Snowbell leaf color: Green
Care of Sassafras and Japanese Snowbell
Care of Sassafras and Japanese Snowbell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Snowbell pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sassafras 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.