Styrax japonicus Batch No:178782 acidic soil (though fairly tolerant

acidic soil (though fairly tolerant of alkaline) and medium shade

The leaves themselves emerge in spring a pale yellow gradually darkening to green

usually only until well established

fragrant large pear-shaped fruits ready in Oct

Styrax japonicus Batch No:178782 acidic soil (though fairly tolerantJapanese snowbell is a compact, deciduous flowering tree with horizontal branching and a rounded crown. Pure white, fragrant, pendent flowers appear in late spring and summer followed by greenish brown olive shaped drupes. The gray bark fissures on older branches to reveal orange inner bark which can be attractive in winter. Hardy. Treat as ericaceous for best performance.