Styrax jap. 'Fragrant Fountain' - 60-80 CM C12

Description
The Japanese snowbell 'Fragrant Fountain' (Styrax japonicus) is a broad, branched large shrub with decorative, creamy white, oval fruits. These exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces white, bell-shaped flowers arranged in clusters from June to July. The Japanese snowbell 'Fragrant Fountain' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves with a medium green colour. In a semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and is around 8 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese snowbell 'Fragrant Fountain's are dark green, medium green, ovate, alternate, with entire margins. They are about 2 - 4 cm in size. Japanese snowbell 'Fragrant Fountain' turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Red-brown, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
China to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese snowbell 'Fragrant Fountain' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese snowbell 'Fragrant Fountain' is a large shrub that grows broad and branched. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 8 m and is approx. 4 - 8 m wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white, bell-shaped flowers of Japanese snowbell 'Fragrant Fountain' appear in clusters from June to July. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Fruit
The creamy white, oval fruits of Styrax japonicus 'Fragrant Fountain' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Styrax japonicus 'Fragrant Fountain' is a heartroot.