STYRAX japonicus 'Evening Light'

Commonly known as Japanese snowbell

A new styrax selection with dark purple leaves and white flowers

Pot size - 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£45.00

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Ornamental bark
On older branches the bark splits to reveal orange inner bark
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free
Place of origin
Garden origin. Henny Kolster, Boskoop, The Netherlands
Resistant to honey fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Deciduous
Minutely-toothed, glossy, purple-toned leaves to 10cm (4in) long
White
Bell/Lantern
Bell-shaped 1.5cm (½in) long
Suitable for small gardens
Woodland garden
Fully hardy
Serrulate
Elliptic
Oblong
Height
3m (10ft)
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
Tall Shrub
Fan-shaped shrub or small tree
Tree
graceful tree with flowers hanging from the undersides of the branches
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