Species: Styrax obassia
Fragrant Snowbell
Found on Course Walks
None Listed
Map of plant locations
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In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
No cultivars listed
Ornamental Characteristics
Tree < 30 feet
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Deciduous
Oval
Blooms 2 weeks earlier than S. japonicus and has larger rounded leaves. Produces loose chains of frangrant white flowers
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade
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Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
Native to Japan
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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