Japanese Snowbell –Styrax japonicus
Description
Leaves: Alternate, simple and elliptic, 1 to 3” long. Medium green in the summer changing to yellowish or reddish in the fall (not particularly showy).
Bark: Gray brown and smooth with orange brown fissures.
Flowers: Pendulous clusters of bell shaped, 5 petaled, waxy white flowers. Slightly fragrant. May to June.
Fruit: Grayish ovoid drupe, August.
Attributes: Small specimen tree for lawns, patios, shrub borders or open woodland gardens.
Culture
Growing Conditions: Prefers moist, acid, well drained soils high in organic matter in full sun or part shade.
Maintenance: Ambrosia beetle, canker.
Transplanting: Easily transplanted to well-draining soil high in organic matter.
Our Experience
We feature Styrax ‘Pink Chimes’ at the entrance to our Japanese garden. It’s the perfect tree to feature on a hill or slope so the flowers are more easily seen. Styrax is an ideal specimen tree for the small landscape for late spring/early summer interest.
Styrax Bloom Data
| Year | Bud Break | Full Bloom | Bloom Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | June 6 | June 20 | July 3 |
| 2021 | May 24 | June 6 | June 17 |
| 2022 | May 31 | June 9 | June 22 |
| 2023 | NO BLOOM |