STYRAX japonicus 'Fragrant Fountain'

Commonly known as Japanese snowbell

Weeping habit with pendulous, fragrant white flowers
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    minutely toothed, glossy, dark green leaves to 10cm (4in), or more, long turning yellow and gold in autumn
  • White
    With yellow stamens
  • Height
    3m (10ft)
  • Spread
    2m (6½ft)
  • Tree
    Showy, elegant small tree
  • 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)
  • Full sun
    Tolerates full sun. Shelter from cold, dry winds
  • Partial shade

STYRAX japonicus 'Fragrant Fountain'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Ornamental bark
    On older branches the bark splits to reveal orange inner bark providing winter interest
    Pests & Diseases
    Trouble free
    Place of origin
    China, Korea, Japan. Garden origin. USA. 2008. Crispin Silva, Oregon
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Bell/Lantern
    Bell-shaped to 1.5cm (½in), or more, long
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for the back of a large, sheltered shrub border
    Cottage garden
    Suitable for small gardens
    Town garden
    Woodland garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Serrulate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(see photos above)
    Oblong
    		(see photos above)
  • 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.
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
    Stronger scent than other clones
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Tree Shape
    Weeping / pendulous
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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Styrax - Care Guide
3m (10ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  2m (6½ft)
  

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