Styrax japonicus
The Japanese snowbell, Styrax japonicus is one of the best trees for urban gardens and streetscapes.
The Japanese snowbell, Styrax japonicus is one of the best trees for urban gardens and streetscapes. It is compact with horizontal branching and a rounded or pyramidal crown. The branches are covered by pure white, pendulous, lightly fragrant bells in spring. These become attractive tear drop-shaped fruit that persist through summer into fall. Older trees develop smooth grey bark that exfoliates to reveal a pretty orange inner layer especially valued for winter interest. For the 2025 Rare Flowering Tree Pre-Order plants will be in 1g pots and about 1-2 feet tall.
Common Name: Japanese Snowbell - [RFT Pre-Order]
Family: Styracaceae (The Silver Bells Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-8
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade,
Height: 15-25'
Width: 10' and over
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Tree
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour: Orange
Fragrance: Yes
Berries: Green
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Forested slopes from 400-1800 metres elevation in Korea, Japan, and southern China.
Award: GPP, AGM
Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan
