Styrax japonicus - 50-60 CM C4

Description
The Japanese snowbell (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 also has egg-shaped, dark 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 * cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese snowbells are dark green, ovate, alternate, with entire margins. They are about 2 - 4 cm in size.

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

Spread
China to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese snowbell has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broad, branched.

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 appear in clusters from June to July. They are pleasantly fragrant.

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Styrax japonicus is a heartroot.