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Styrax japonica
Japanese Snowball
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Attractive small tree from Japan and Korea. Likes a cooler sheltered position. This tree is a good choice for small gardens. Rich sprays of white flowers in spring and summer.  Prefers a moist well drained soil.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-round_d Round
  • Height 3-6m
  • Spread 4-5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Styracaceae
  • Botanical Name Styrax japonica
  • Common Name Japanese Snowball
  • Origin Japan,Korea
  • Habit Erect,Spreading
  • Landscape Plains, Hills, Footslopes
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Supplementary Watering None
  • Flower Colour White
  • Flowering Time Summer
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Clusters
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Trunk Shedding
  • Form Small Tree (Up to 7m)