STYRAX japonicus 'June Snow'

Commonly known as Japanese snowbell

Pendulous white flowers. Compact form.
  • Deciduous
    Glossy, mid- to dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, turning yellow in autumn
  • White
  • Height
    8m (26ft)
  • Spread
    3m (10ft)
  • Tree
    Produces flowers 1.5cm (½in) long on long, slender stalks, singly or in clusters of 3-6 along the undersides of the branches
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    In bloom for a longer period than other varieties. Can be pruned after flowering to restrict size. About 4x2m (13x6½ft) after 10 years
    Pests & Diseases
    Trouble free
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. 1990s. Holland. Chris van der Wurff
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Bell/Lantern
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    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
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Tree Shape
    Narrowly columnar
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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8m (26ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  3m (10ft)
  

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