Styrax japonicus typically starts flowering in April.
Japanese snowbell
Styrax japonicus
Also Known As - Japanese snowconeThe Japanese snowbell (Styrax japonicus) is an attractive small tree or large shrub native to Japan, Korea, and eastern China. It is grown for its delicate white bell-shaped flowers in early spring, and its shiny red-brown bark. Its leaves are 5”-8” long and change color throughout the season. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. The Japanese snowbell is an excellent choice for small yards, sidewalks, and driveways, as it can be pruned to keep its size small. It is also a great choice for borders or naturalized areas.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Greenwood Cuttings
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Soil:
Acidic, Well-drained
Fruits:
green,yellow Fruits In Summer Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Japanese snowbells are an easy-care species that should be watered once a week in the spring, summer and fall months, and around once every 2 weeks in the winter. Water approximately 1 inch of water at a time, and allow the soil to dry out slightly between watering. The soil should remain slightly moist, but never soggy.
sunlight
Japanese snowbells thrive in full sun to part shade. During the summer months, they should receive at least 6 hours of sunlight a day. They also prefer slightly cooler temperatures and some early morning shade when temperatures begin to soar. In winter, they need at least 4 hours of direct light every day.
pruning
Pruning of Japanese Snowbells should typically be done twice a year: once in late winter/early spring and again in late summer/early fall. During the late winter/early spring, only dead, diseased, damaged or crossing branches should be removed, while in the late summer/early fall, heavier pruning may be done on the large branches to shape the tree. When pruning, try to maintain or create a form with a definite central stem, multiple well spaced branching, and an open center. Remove no more than 1-third of the growth in any 1 year. Doing any more than this can damage the tree or reduce flowering in future years.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Styrax japonicus typically begins in May and ends in July.
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Styrax japonicus typically begins in May and ends in July.
