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Styrax obassia

Fragrant Snowbell

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

25' tall with a 15' spread. Pyramidal to upright narrow oval shape. Large, deep green foliage. White flowers in 6-8" drooping clusters. The very fragrant flowers appear in June. Can withstand drought and heat.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Entry

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.