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STYRAX japonicus 'Fargesii'
Commonly known as Japanese snowbell
A more tree-like form with larger leaves
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - elliptic-oblong, minutely toothed, glossy, mid- to dark green leaves to 10cm (4in), or more, long, turning red or yellow in autumn.
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White
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Height - 10m (33ft)
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Spread - 8m (26ft)
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Tree - graceful, spreading tree. Produces flowers along the undersides of the branches followed by small greyish green fruits after a warm summer.
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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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Good to know - can be pruned after flowering to restrict its size.
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Ornamental bark - on older branches the bark splits to reveal orange inner bark providing winter interest
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Pests & Diseases - trouble free
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Place of origin - China, Korea, Japan.
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Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Bell/Lantern - bell-shaped 1.5cm (½in), or more, long with yellow stamens
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Garden Location/Conditions - Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
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Woodland garden
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Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers
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Seasonal Interest - Summer
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Winter
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading
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Wildlife - Bee friendly
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Styrax - Care Guide
Trees - Care Guide
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- Restaking fallen young tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
10m (33ft)
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8m (26ft) |
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