Styrax japonicus 'Pink Chimes' - 150-175 CM C50

Description
The Japanese snowbell 'Pink Chimes' (Styrax japonicus) is a broad, branched large shrub with decorative, oval fruits. These exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces light pink, bell-shaped flowers arranged in clusters from June to July. The Japanese snowbell 'Pink Chimes' 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 4 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese snowbell 'Pink Chimes's 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 'Pink Chimes' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese snowbell 'Pink Chimes' is a large shrub that grows broad and branched. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 2.5 - 3 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 light pink, bell-shaped flowers of the Japanese snowbell 'Pink Chimes' appear in clusters from June to July. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Fruit
The oval fruits of Styrax japonicus 'Pink Chimes' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Styrax japonicus 'Pink Chimes' is a heartroot.