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  • STYRAX japonicus 'Fargesii'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. STYRAX japonicus 'Fargesii' and STYRAX japonicus 'Purple Dress'
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    STYRAX japonicus 'Fargesii'

    Commonly known as Japanese snowbell

     AWARD
    A more tree-like form with larger leaves
    Small
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again from summer 2025
    £27.50 each 
    Available again from summer 2025 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Good to know
      Can be pruned after flowering to restrict its size.
    • Ornamental bark
      On older branches the bark splits to reveal orange inner bark providing winter interest
    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free
    • Place of origin
      China, Korea, Japan.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      minutely toothed, glossy, mid- to dark green leaves to 10cm (4in), or more, long, turning red or yellow in autumn.
    • White
    • Bell/Lantern
      Bell-shaped 1.5cm (½in), or more, long with yellow stamens
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Height
      10m (33ft)
    • Spread
      8m (26ft)
    • Tree
      Graceful, spreading tree. Produces flowers along the undersides of the branches followed by small greyish green fruits after a warm summer.
    • 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.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      10m (33ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        8m (26ft)
       
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    Garden Goodies
    Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots. Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
    Tie in slate labels
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
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    £12.00
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