Scientific name: Styrax japonicus
Family: STYRACACEAE
Common names: “Japanese snowbell” “snowflake flower”
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Conditions:
Zone: 5-9
Light: Full sun – part shade
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Acidic humus rich
Moisture: Moist well drained
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H & W 20-30′
Leaf and Stem shape: Finely-pointed ovate leaves turning yellow and orange in autumn
Flower: Bell-shaped, fragrant white flowers in spring or summer
Pruning: Minimal pruning required, prone to sucker if overpruned
Maintenance: Low
Landscape use: Specimen, shade tree, scented garden, shrub border, lawn specimen
Propagate: By seed and cuttings
Pests & Disease: Pest and disease resistant
Comments: The little nuts persist through the winter
Cultivars: S. j. ‘Fargesii’ – ~AGM winner
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