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STYRAX japonicus
Commonly known as Japanese snowbell
Pendulous bell-like white flowers in profusion. A most attractive summer-flowering tree
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Good to know
Can be pruned after flowering to restrict size -
Ornamental barkOn older branches the bark splits to reveal orange inner bark providing winter interest
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Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
China, Korea, Japan -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduousglossy, mid- to dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long turning yellow or red in autumn
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White
Sometimes tinged pink -
Bell/LanternBell-shaped flowers 1.5cm (½in) long
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft) -
TreeSpreading tree. Produces flowers singly or in clusters of 3-6 along the undersides of the branches.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable 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.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size10m (33ft)
8m (26ft)
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