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    • 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.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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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    Styrax japonicus 'Fragrant Fountain' PPAF

    aka Styrax japonica 'Fragrant Fountain', Fragrant Fountain Japanese Snowbell

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 5'-8'

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Styrax japonicus 'Fragrant Fountain' PPAF foliage, form by Karl Gercens III
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    Styrax japonicus 'Frosted Emerald' PPAF

    aka Styrax japonica 'Frosted Emerald', Frosted Emerald Japanese Snowbell

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Styrax japonicus 'Frosted Emerald' PPAF foliage by plant lust
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    Styrax officinalis

    aka Showdrop Bush

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-10'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Styrax officinalis flower by Stickpen
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    Styrax obassia

    aka Big-leafed Storax, Fragrant Snowbell

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 20'-35'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Styrax obassia form by Chhe
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    Styrax japonicus

    aka Styrax japonica, Styrax japonicum, Japanese Snowbell

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 20'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Styrax japonicus flower, form by Dalgial
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