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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
- See Also...
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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/ConditionsWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Serrulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
(see photos above)
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.
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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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Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
- When is the right time to collect seeds?
- When are seeds actually ripe and ready for collection?
- Magnolia seed collection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Cornus capitata seed collection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Lithocarpus Seed Collection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Rhododendron seed collecting - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Camellia seed collection - Video Tip ondemand_video
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
- Storing seeds over winter
- Embothrium Collecting and Storing Seeds
- Decaisnea Seed Collection & Potting
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
- Tidying young trees in October - 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
Gift-wrapping available
£45.00
STYRAX japonicus 'Fargesii'
Japanese snowbell
a more tree-like form with larger leaves
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£27.50 each
STYRAX japonicus 'Fragrant Fountain'
Japanese snowbell
weeping habit with pendulous, fragrant white flowers
STYRAX japonicus 'June Snow'
Japanese snowbell
pendulous white flowers. Compact form.
Gift-wrapping available
£45.00
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£75.00
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
Gift-wrapping available
£37.50 each
STYRAX japonicus 'Pink Snowbell'
Japanese snowbell
pale pink scented flowers.
STYRAX japonicus 'Snowcone'
Japanese snowbell
white flowers, pyramidal habit
STYRAX japonicus 'Sohuksan'
Japanese snowbell
a vigorous form with large leaves and the largest flowers of any Styrax we have seen growing at Burncoose
Gift-wrapping available
£30.00 each
Useful extras...
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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 £10.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Azalea, Rhododendron & Shrub Fertiliser
For healthy growth and flowering of ericaceous plants, Azalea,
Rhododendron & Shrub Fertiliser is perfect for acid-loving plants.
Only £12.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Ericaceous Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
Specially developed organic concentrated seaweed feed for ericaceous plants that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants,
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™ Ericoid.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden.
200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00
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