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Snowbell
Styrax |
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Description:
An excellent small tree with delicate white or pink flowers and interesting bark.
This tree may cause a significant number of bees when in bloom so be careful when viewing
this tree up close. The roots are grow deep but are non-aggressive. |
| Common Name: |
Japanese Snowbell, Snowbell, Snowdrop Tree |
| Botanical
Name: |
Styrax |
| Type: |
Deciduous tree |
| Soil
Preference: |
Will grow in dry soils but well-drained,
loamy, sandy or clay soils is also suitable with a pH of acidic to slightly alkaline (less
than 7.7) |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun, partial sun, partial shade |
| Attributes: |
Pest tolerant |
| Pests: |
None serious. Ambrosia beetle and borers may sometimes
become a problem on stressed or dying plants |
| Diseases: |
None serious |
| Care: |
Locate this tree in an area protected from winter winds.
Fertilize with Holly-tone as recommended. Planting Instructions: Trees & Shrubs
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Styrax
japonicum
Japanese Snowbell
zones 5b-8a
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| Description: A lovely, small, low branched tree which develops
a rounded to broad rounded crown and a distinct horizontal appearance. The dainty
white flowers bloom spring and early summer. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green; red and yellow fall color |
| Height: |
15-25' |
| Spread: |
15-25' |
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Styrax
japonicum 'Carillion' or 'Pendula'
Carillion Japanese Snowbell
zones 5b-8a
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| Description: This weeping form of Snowbell bears clusters of
white, bell-shaped lightly fragrant flowers with showy yellow stamens. The
leaves are oblong and glossy dark green and will turn yellow to red in fall. Will
grow 12" per year. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
25-30' |
| Spread: |
25-30' |
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Styrax
japonicum 'Pink Chimes'
Pink Chimes Japanese Snowbell
zones 5b-8a
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| Description: Just as lovely as the white flowering form, 'Pink
Chimes' bears clusters of pink bell-shaped flowers from May to June. The leaves are
dark green and will turn red in fall then drop to the ground. Grows 8-10" per
year. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Dark green |
| Height: |
20-30' |
| Spread: |
20-30' |
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