Styrax japonicus 
 (Japanese Snowbell)

Origin:  Native to China, Korea and Japan
Family:  Styracaceae
Light:  Full sun/sun-part shade
Height:  30'
Spacing:  30'
Blooms:  Fragrant, white, pendulous, late Spring
Foliage:  Deciduous,  bronze-green
Seedpod: 
Soil:  Well-drained, moist
Water:  Moderate
Uses:  Landscape, shade tree
Propagation:  Seeds (Sow directly onto ground in Fall), suckers
 
Comments:  Styrax japonicus or Japanese Snowbell is a deciduous tree with a slow, erect growth habit.  It is a native of China, Korea and Japan.    In late Spring, Styrax japonicus produces pendulous fragrant white blossoms among lovely bronze-green foliage.  This is followed later by seedpods.  Japanese Snowbell is easily propagated from seeds or suckers.  It performs best in well-drained, moist soil in a sunny location.  Styrax japonicus makes an excellent shade tree.  Its ornate beauty makes it a much sought after tree for the landscape.  It feels heavenly to walk beneath it during blossoming season and the fragrance is certainly  pleasing.  Japanese Snowbell  is very showy and it draws a lot of attention. stops foot traffic. 

USDA Zones: 5-9

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