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STYRAX japonicus 'Sohuksan'
Commonly known as Japanese snowbell
A vigorous form with large leaves and the largest flowers of any Styrax we have seen growing at Burncoose
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Deciduous - elliptic-oblong, minutely toothed, leathery, dark green leaves 10cm (4in) or more long turning yellow in autumn
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White -
Height - 10m (33ft) -
Spread - 8m (26ft)
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Tree - graceful, spreading tree producing flowers on long stalks singly or in clusters of 3-6 along the undersides of the branches
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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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Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - syn. 'Sohuksan'. Produces larger bells. Can be pruned after flowering to restrict its size -
Ornamental bark - on older branches the bark splits to reveal orange inner bark providing winter interest
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Pests & Diseases - trouble free -
Place of origin - China, Korea, Japan. Selected by JC Raulston, North Carolina State University, USA -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Bell/Lantern - - bell-shaped flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across
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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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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 1 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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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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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
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