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STYRAX japonicus
Commonly known as Japanese snowbell
Pendulous bell-like white flowers in profusion. A most attractive summer-flowering tree
Further Reading....
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Deciduousglossy, mid- to dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long turning yellow or red in autumn
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WhiteSometimes tinged pink -
Height10m (33ft) -
Spread8m (26ft)
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TreeSpreading tree. Produces flowers singly or in clusters of 3-6 along the undersides of the branches.
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
STYRAX japonicus
- Details
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
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Additional Features
Good to knowCan be pruned after flowering to restrict sizeOrnamental barkOn older branches the bark splits to reveal orange inner bark providing winter interest
Pests & DiseasesTrouble free
Place of originChina, Korea, JapanResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeBell/LanternBell-shaped flowers 1.5cm (½in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardensWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Serrulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Oblong(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to acid soil
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Tree ShapeRounded to broadly spreading
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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- When are seeds actually ripe and ready for collection?
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Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
Styrax - Care Guide
- Introduction
- Propagation
- S. formosanus & hemsleyanus in June - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Styrax japonicus ‘Emerald Pagoda’ - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Styrax japonicus ‘Pendulus’ - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Further Reading
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- How to plant a tree
- Ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Clearing up fallen beech tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning and Shaping Magnolia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
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Buy Varieties of STYRAX japonicus
STYRAX japonicus 'Evening Light'
Japanese snowbell
a new styrax selection with dark purple leaves and white flowers
STYRAX japonicus 'Fargesii'
Japanese snowbell
a more tree-like form with larger leaves
STYRAX japonicus 'Fragrant Fountain'
Japanese snowbell
weeping habit with pendulous, fragrant white flowers
STYRAX japonicus 'Pendulus'
Japanese snowbell
a form with trailing branches which is best grown over a bank to look up into the flowers
STYRAX japonicus 'Pink Chimes'
Japanese snowbell
delicate pink flowers
STYRAX japonicus 'Snowcone'
Japanese snowbell
white flowers, pyramidal habit
Gift-wrapping available
£30.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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