STYRAX japonicus var. jippei-kawamurai
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STYRAX japonicus var. jippei-kawamurai
Commonly known as Japanese snowbell
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Can be pruned after flowering to restrict size -
Ornamental barkFlaking bark
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Place of origin
Japan, Korea -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduous
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White
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Bell/Lantern
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Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals -
Border
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
4 metres -
Spread
3 metres -
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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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) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size4 metres
3 metres
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