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Japanese Snowbell

Deciduous tree with elegant form and pendulous flowers; develops graceful branch structure.

Seasonal Care Guide

Placement & Seasonal Notes

  • Placement: Full sun to partial shade
  • Notes: Provide morning sun; protect from harsh wind.
  • Winter: Mulch or insulate pot during freeze periods.
  • Summer: Provide humidity; protect from drying wind.

Leaf Traits

  • Persistence: Deciduous
  • Form: Broadleaf

Watering & Fertilization

  • Watering: Moderate
  • Notes: Even moisture needed; prefers fine-textured mix.
  • Season: Spring → Autumn
  • Fertilization: Balanced
  • Notes: Feed monthly with low-nitrogen fertilizer.

Training Techniques

  • Wiring: Spring or Autumn
  • Notes: Wire after leaf drop; new growth is tender.
  • Pruning: Structural in early spring, maintenance after flowering
  • Notes: Deadwood can develop from poor cuts - use clean tools.
  • Repotting: Every 2-3 years
  • Notes: Repot in spring; reduce roots moderately.

Propagation

  • Method: Cuttings or seed
  • Notes: Cuttings in early summer; seeds rarely used.

Zone 8b Considerations

Late frost may kill blooms