STYRAX confusus
Commonly known as Snowbell tree
Very rare small tree with long pointed leaves. Clusters of small white perfumed bells with more open petals than S. japonicus
£45.00 each
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Good to know
Attractive to bees. Good for a woodland garden -
Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
China -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduous
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
To 6m (20ft) -
Spread
To 3m (10ft)
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TreeGraceful, spreading tree. Produces bell-shaped flowers 1.5cm (½in) long
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds. -
Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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