Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001405
11/12/99

Styrax japonicus--Japanese Snowbell


Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
Height: 25 ft Spread: 25 ft Form: rounded
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: white

Comments: The pure white flowers (Vis. 1) of Japanese
Snowbell are bell-shaped and produced in summer. The fall
color tends to yellows and reds but is not outstanding.

Cultivars:
'Carillon' - A weeping form.
'Pendula' - A small weeping tree with the same
ornamental characteristics.
'Pink Chimes' - Pink flowers.

References for Cultivars: Weston Nurseries 1997, Iseli
Nursery 1999.


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