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Japanese Snowbell

Styrax Japonicus

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Overview

The Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus) is a graceful ornamental tree, reaching heights of 20-30 feet with an equal spread. Its delicate branches showcase bell-shaped, fragrant white flowers in late spring, succeeded by olive-shaped drupes. The ovate leaves turn yellow in fall, providing seasonal interest. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it thrives in well-drained acidic soil. A low-maintenance choice, ideal for creating serene garden vistas. Zones 5-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–8Type Tree
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — it is an ideal selection for residential gardens

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Styracaceae

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Photos (57)

Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — white flowers in the garden
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — layered appearance that's both elegant and compact
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — demonstrating reasonable resistance to pests and diseases.<br><br>For the landscape designer
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — tree with white blooms
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — tree for full or half
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — scientifically referred to as Styrax japonicus
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — scientifically referred to as Styrax japonicus; white flowers in the garden
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — white flowers that appear in late spring to early summer
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — reaching heights of 20-30 feet with an equal spread; layered appearance that's both elegant and compact
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — A low-maintenance choice, ideal for creating serene garden vistas
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — succeeded by olive-shaped drupes; the Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus) is a graceful ornamental tree
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — dangle from the undersides of horizontal branches
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — is a graceful deciduous tree renowned for its ornamental value and delicate beauty
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — It is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — succeeded by olive-shaped drupes
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — layered appearance that's both elegant and compact; the tree's bark is smooth
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — The Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus) is a graceful ornamental tree; fragrant white flowers in late spring
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — Regular watering during dry periods will help ensure its health and vitality
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — Its delicate branches showcase bell-shaped
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