Styrax japonicus
Lovely, slightly fragrant, white, bell-shaped flowers drip from strongly horizontal side branches with dark green foliage in early summer: May - June
A splendid small tree for use adjacent to a patio or near a pathway. Foliage turns yellow to red in the Autumn.
* Deer Resistant *
Photo courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Tree |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
20' - 30' |
| Spread |
20' + |
| Shape |
Upright & Spreading |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Dark Green (ovate shaped leaves) |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Yellow - Red |
| Flowering Season |
Spring and Summer |
| Flower Color |
White |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun or Partial Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Average - Prepare planting area for adequate drainage. Poor drainage results in root rot. |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
5 - 8 |
