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  • STYRAX odoratissimus
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    STYRAX odoratissimus

    Commonly known as Snowbell tree

    (syn. Styrax veitchiorum). Fragrant, small flowers.
     
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    • Good to know
      Debatable as to fragrance in spite of its name
    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free
    • Place of origin
      China
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      Leathery to papery, ovate to ovate-elliptic leaves to 8cm (3in) long. Attractive veining
    • White
    • Cup-shaped
    • Racemes
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Ovate
    • Height
      5m (16ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Tree
      Small tree with an upright habit. Produces flowers to 1.5cm (½in) long partially obscured by the foliage
    • 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.

    • 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)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
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