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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 5–8
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — reaching heights of 20-30 feet with an equal spread

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Styracaceae

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Photos (43)

Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — offering a picturesque feature throughout the seasons
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — Its non-invasive root system makes it a safe choice near walkways or structures
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — Regular watering during dry periods will help ensure its health and vitality
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — allowing this charming tree to flourish and enhance the garden's aesthetic for years to come
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — white flowers in the garden
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — tree with white blooms
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — tree for full or half
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — The Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus) is a graceful ornamental tree; fragrant white flowers in late spring
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) — Its delicate branches showcase bell-shaped; ovate leaves of the Snowbell turn a stunning yellow in the fall
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — fragrant white flowers in late spring; offering a picturesque feature throughout the seasons
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — succeeded by olive-shaped drupes; the Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus) is a graceful ornamental tree
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — The ovate leaves turn yellow in fall, providing seasonal interest; a low-maintenance choice, ideal for creating serene
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it thrives in well-drained acidic soil; dangle from the undersides of horizontal
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — A low-maintenance choice, ideal for creating serene garden vistas; demonstrating reasonable resistance to pests and
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — scientifically referred to as Styrax japonicus; white flowers in the garden
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax Japonicus) — is a graceful deciduous tree renowned for its ornamental value and delicate beauty; 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 tree's bark is smooth; adding another layer of seasonal interest

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