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Fragrant Snowbell

Styrax Obassia

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Overview

The Fragrant Snowbell, or Styrax obassia, is a cherished ornamental tree prized for its clusters of bell-shaped, fragrant white flowers. It reaches heights of 20-30 feet with a spread of 15-20 feet. This deciduous tree flaunts large, lush green leaves, and prefers partial to full sun exposure. Well-suited to USDA zones 5-8, it offers low maintenance in diverse landscapes while providing a stunning visual and sensory display.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–8Type Tree
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — it offers low maintenance in diverse landscapes while providing a stunning visual and sensory display; styrax obassia

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Mature height
20–30 Ft.
Mature width
15–25 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Styracaceae

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Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — tree for full or half; a low-maintenance yet captivating tree
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — rounded canopy that creates an alluring focal point; some reaching up to 8 inches in length, image 53
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — bell-shaped flowers dangle gracefully from the branches
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — A low-maintenance yet captivating tree; white flowers in the garden, image 63
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — some reaching up to 8 inches in length; tree with white blooms
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — Minimal pruning is required to maintain its natural, pleasing shape, ensuring ease of care for the homeowner
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — bell-shaped flowers dangle gracefully from the branches; tree for full or half, image 57
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — This species thrives under full sun to partial shade exposure; each flower cluster can extend up to 6 inches long
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — This deciduous tree flaunts large, lush green leaves, and prefers partial to full sun exposure
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — A low-maintenance yet captivating tree
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — Styrax obassia flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 8
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — Reaching an average height of 20 to 30 feet with a spread of 15 to 20 feet
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — this elegant tree boasts a symmetrical
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — it offers low maintenance in diverse landscapes while providing a stunning visual and sensory display; styrax, image 49
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — This species thrives under full sun to partial shade exposure; each flower cluster can extend up to 6 inches, image 56
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — tree for full or half; a low-maintenance yet captivating tree, image 66
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — Each flower cluster can extend up to 6 inches long
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — is a cherished ornamental tree prized for its clusters of bell-shaped; well-suited to USDA zones 5-8, image 45
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — This deciduous tree flaunts large, lush green leaves, and prefers partial to full sun exposure; minimal pruning is
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — Plant it in well-drained, loamy soil, preferably with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — some reaching up to 8 inches in length
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — bell-shaped flowers dangle gracefully from the branches; tree for full or half
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — tree with white blooms
Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — Styrax obassia flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 8; is a cherished ornamental tree prized for its, image 54
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