Fragrant Snowbell. A graceful spreading tree with rounded green leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Pretty racemes of bell-shaped, fragrant white flowers from early to mid-summer. Max Height 12m. Max Spread 7m. Flowers June to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Styrax obassia
A graceful spreading tree with rounded green leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Pretty racemes of bell-shaped, fragrant white flowers from early to mid-summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Styrax |
|---|---|
| Species | obassia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Fragrant Snowbell |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 12m |
| Family | Epacridaceae |
| Spread | 7m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Broadly columnar |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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