Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
China, Korea
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Snow Bush
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Schnee Bush
chinesische Kastanie
In French
neige Bush
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Castaño chino
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Fagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Snow Bush and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Bush and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Snow Bush and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Snow Bush and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Snow Bush and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.