STYRAX officinalis
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STYRAX officinalis
Commonly known as Mediterranean storax, Storax
Short drooping clusters of large fragrant flowers. Needs a warm sheltered site
£45.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Used for centuries as a source of benzoin resin for perfumery -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Southern Europe, southwestern Asia -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousDark green leaves, grey-white beneath, to 8cm (3in) long.
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Woodland garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
5m (15ft)
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Tall ShrubSpreading shrub or small tree. Flowers, 2.5cm (1in) long are produced in pendent clusters of 3-8 near the shoot tips on previous year's wood
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Tree
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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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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowers
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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 Size6m (20ft)
5m (15ft)
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