STYRAX wilsonii

Commonly known as Snowbell

Fragrant small white flowers.
  • Deciduous
    Papery, obovate to kite-shaped leaves to 2.5cm (1in) long
  • White
  • Height
    1.8m (6ft)
  • Spread
    1.2m (4ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Multi-stemmed, free-flowering, twiggy shrub. Produces racemes of 1-3 nodding flowers, to 1.3cm (½in) long at the end of the twigs
  • 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 strong winds
  • Partial shade

STYRAX wilsonii

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    One of the more unusual snowbells with very attractive flowers hanging from gold bells but less hardy
    Pests & Diseases
    Trouble free
    Place of origin
    China
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-shaped
    Racemes
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Cottage garden
    Patio / pot plants
    Suitable for small gardens
    Town garden
    Woodland garden
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf shape
    Obovate
    		(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
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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1.8m (6ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  1.2m (4ft)
  

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