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    STYRAX japonicus 'Sohuksan'
    STYRAX japonicus 'Sohuksan'
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    STYRAX japonicus 'Sohuksan'

    Commonly known as Japanese snowbell

    AWARD
    (syn. 'Emerald Pagoda'). A vigorous form with large leaves and the largest flowers of any Styrax we have seen growing at Burncoose
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Syn. 'Sohuksan'. Produces larger bells. Can be pruned after flowering to restrict its size
    • Ornamental bark
      On older branches the bark splits to reveal orange inner bark providing winter interest
    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free
    • Place of origin
      China, Korea, Japan. Selected by JC Raulston, North Carolina State University, USA
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      Minutely toothed, leathery, dark green leaves 10cm (4in) or more long turning yellow in autumn
    • White
    • Bell/Lantern
      Bell-shaped flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Height
      10m (33ft)
    • Spread
      8m (26ft)
    • Tree
      Graceful, spreading tree producing flowers on long stalks singly or in clusters of 3-6 along the undersides of the branches
    • 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)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      10m (33ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        8m (26ft)
      		  
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