Styrax redivivus
drug snowbell
A mid-sized deciduous shrub, up to 4m high, with broadly ovate to rounded green leaves. Produces small clusters of pendent, fragrant white flowers from late spring to early summer, followed by round, hairy seed pods
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Styracaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Styrax can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with simple, alternate leaves and nodding bell-shaped, fragrant white flowers in spring or summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- USA (California)
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in well-drained, loamy, acid to neutral soil; this species is more tolerant of dry soils than others in the genus. Provide shelter from cold drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by seed, by softwood cuttings in summer, or by grafting in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Minimal pruning required, see pruning group 1
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
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