STYRAX shiraianus

Commonly known as Japanese snowbell

Papery leaves and white flowers.
  • Deciduous
    Broadly obovate to orbicular leaves to about 9.5cm (3¾in) long and 8cm (3¼in) wide with deep toothing on the broad ends and prominent veins
  • Height
    4m (13ft)
  • Spread
    3m (10ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Or very small, spreading tree. Short racemes of narrowly tubular flowers to 2cm (¾in) long, hang below the leaves
  • Tree
  • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
    Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from cold, dry winds
  • Partial shade
    Best in dappled shade

STYRAX shiraianus

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Rarely found subject shrub or small tree grown for the interesting foliage
    Pests & Diseases
    Trouble free
    Place of origin
    Japan, South Korea
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • 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
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf shape
    Obovate
    (see photos above)
    Orbicular
    (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
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich
    Neutral to acid soil
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4m (13ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  3m (10ft)
 

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