BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A rare cultivar , Styrax japonica 'Emerald Pagoda' has the largest flowers of the species with clusters of slightly fragrant, star-like flowers which are 2½ - 3 cm across each. These flowers are stand out very well against the dark green leaves. When established, the falling flowers in mid summer carpet the ground around the plant in a very pretty fashion.

Features

• Common name: Japanese Snowbell Tree.
• Position: Sheltered in full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile, lime free soil.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Styrax japonica 'Emerald Pagoda' requires shelter from cold winter winds.
• Flowering Period: June.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Eventually a small branching tree with an open crown.
• Height: 8 m (26 ft)
• Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
• Notes: Styrax japonica 'Emerald Pagoda' flowers as a young plant. This plant was selected by the late J. C. Raulston at the North Carolina State University in North America.
• Supplied Size: 3L containers