Styrax japonicus 'Snowcone' - STD 8-10 CM CONT

Description
The Japanese snowbell 'Snowcone'® (Styrax japonicus) is a broad, branched large shrub with decorative, creamy white, oval fruits. These exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces creamy white, bell-shaped flowers arranged in clusters from June to July. The Japanese snowbell 'Snowcone'® 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 6.5 metres and grows to around 6 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese snowbell 'Snowcone'®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 'Snowcone'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese snowbell 'Snowcone'® is a large shrub that grows broad and branched. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6.5 m and is approx. 4 - 6 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 creamy white, bell-shaped flowers of the Japanese snowbell 'Snowcone'® appear in clusters from June to July. They are pleasantly scented.

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Styrax japonicus 'Snowcone'® is a heartroot.