Styrax japonicus fargesii - 175-200 CM RB BUSH

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 May to June. 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 5 metres and is around 5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers

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
Japanese snowbell is a large shrub that grows broad and branched. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 5 m and is approx. 4 - 5 m wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade, sheltered from the wind.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Flower
The white, bell-shaped flowers of the Japanese snowbell appear in clusters from May to June. They are pleasantly fragrant.

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Styrax japonicus var. fargesii is a heartroot.