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STYRAX shiraianus
Commonly known as Japanese snowbell
Papery leaves and white flowers.
£30.00
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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 fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousBroadly obovate to orbicular leaves to about 9.5cm (3¾in) long and 8cm (3¼in) wide with deep toothing on the broad ends and prominent veins
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BorderSuitable for the back of a large, sheltered shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Obovate
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Orbicular
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubOr very small, spreading tree. Short racemes of narrowly tubular flowers to 2cm (¾in) long, hang below the leaves
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Tree
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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.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, dry winds -
Partial shade
Best in dappled shade -
Mature Size4m (13ft)
3m (10ft)
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