Styrax jap. 'June Snow' - STD 8-10 CM CONT

Description
The Japanese snowbell 'June Snow' (Styrax japonicus) is a broad, branched large shrub with decorative, green, oval fruits. These exude a pleasant fragrance. In June, it produces white, bell-shaped flowers arranged in clusters. The Japanese snowbell 'June Snow' also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. 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 grows to a width of around 8 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese snowbell 'June Snow's are medium green, ovate, alternate, with entire margins. They are about 2 - 4 cm in size.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
China to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese snowbell 'June Snow' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese snowbell 'June Snow' 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 the Japanese snowbell 'June Snow' appear in clusters in June. These are pleasantly scented.

Fruit
The green, oval fruits of Styrax japonicus 'June Snow' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Styrax japonicus 'June Snow' is a heartroot.