Photo of Styrax americanus flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Styrax americanus

Also Known As

  • Styrax americana
  • American Snowbell
  • Snowbell
  • Storax

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Styrax americanus plant details

Styrax americanus is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Styrax americanus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: styracaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Styrax americanus

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cutting grown from a plant that has proven hardy for Punnett, it is more of a large shrub than a tree with typical white pendant bells. We find it quite attractive and much underused.

Gardening facts about Styrax americanus plant

How to Grow Styrax americanus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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