The Japanese snowbell tree is often prized for its elegant spreading canopy.
Where to Plant Japanese Snowbell
The key to success with Japanese snowbell is thoughtful placement.
After all, it is known to tolerate a less-than-ideal site for a few years, then abruptly die.
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Space is another important consideration.
Just be sure to place your tree at least 15 feet away from structures and other trees.
Dig a hole twice as wide and just as deep as the trees root ball.
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Place the tree in the planting hole and backfill the soil halfway.
Tamp down the soil and water deeply.
In warmer climates (zones 7-9), it may benefit from protection from harsh afternoon sun.
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Japanese snowbell trees arent drought-tolerant.
So, plan to water your tree deeply and regularlyespecially during the first year.
After the first year, keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy.
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Temperature and Humidity
Japanese snowbell is not heat tolerant.
It prefers moderate humidity and temperatures between 40 and 85 Fahrenheit.
In prolonged hot temperatures, the delicate tree is likely to suffer wilting, browning, and sunburn.
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Most Japanese snowbell varieties are hardy in zones 5-9, but some cultivars are less cold hardy than others.
Fertilizer
Apply a general-purpose fertilizer in the spring before new growth occurs.
you could also prune the tree annually to shape it as it matures.
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In some regions, the trees are also susceptible to attacks from ambrosia beetles.
If left unattended, the pests will bore into the trees wood and destroy its vascular tissue.
Strip the leaves from the base of the cutting and dip the cut end in hormone-rooting powder.
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Plant the cutting into prepared pots filled with pre-moistened soilless rooting medium or compost.
Keep your cuttings cool, but frost-free until the following spring, and then transplant them into the ground.
The seeds need a double dormancy (two cold periods) before germination.
It features great fall color and grows 40 feet tall and 20 feet wide in zones 6-8.
It grows 30 feet tall and 25 feet wide in zones 6-8.
It is hardy in zones 5-8.
It grows to 8 to 10 feet tall and wide.
It is hardy in zones 6-9 and zone 5 if offered protection from strong winds.
It grows to about 30 feet tall and 20 feet wide and is hardy in zones 5-8.
Hellebores are hardy in zones 4-9 and typically bloom from early spring to early summer.
Hydrangea
Like Japanese snowbell,hydrangeascan flourish in sun or partial shade but prefer slightly acidic soil.
There are varieties of hydrangea that differ in size, flower shape, color, and bloom time.
Most are hardy in zones 3-9.
It is hardy in zones 4-8.
Most varieties are hardy in zones 3-10.
Some gardeners would call Japanese snowbell trees messybut it is a pretty mess.
When the white or pink blooms fade, they drop to the ground like snowfall.
