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STYRAX obassia
Commonly known as Big-leaf styrax, Fragrant snowbell
Large ovate leaves and fragrant white bell-shaped flowers in long terminal racemes. These are scented but often hidden within the leaves
£25.00 each
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Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Northern China, Korea, japan -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousDark green leaves 7-15cm (2¾-6in) long, distinctly toothed, turning yellow in autumn
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White
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped flowers 2.5cm (1in) long
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RacemesSpreading, terminal racemes to 20cm (8in) long
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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BlueBlue-grey beneath
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Orbicular
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
7m (23ft)
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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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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) -
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 columnar
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Bee friendly
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