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Styracaceae
Japanese Snowbell
Styrax japonicus
Grace and elegance.
- Family
- Styracaceae
- Genus
- Styrax
- Native to
- Japan, China, Korea
- Bloom season
- Late Spring, Early Summer
- Type
- deciduous tree
- Height
- 20-30 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- moist, well-drained, acidic
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The pendant, bell-shaped flowers hang from the underside of horizontal branches, so the best view is from below looking up.
- The genus Styrax is the source of storax resin, which has been used in incense, perfumery, and medicine since ancient times.
- The small, olive-like fruits contain saponins and were historically crushed and thrown into water to stun fish for easy catching.
- It is considered one of the finest small ornamental trees, winning the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
- In Japan, the wood is prized for making the handles of traditional Japanese umbrellas (wagasa) due to its light weight and strength.
Color meanings
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humility
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gentle beauty