Styrax obassia
Styrax obassia
Styrax obassia
Styrax obassia

Styrax obassia

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(Snowbell Tree) Styrax obassia is a beautiful, unusual small tree which was awarded a First Class Certificate in 1888, less than ten years after its introduction from Japan. Best known for its fantastic display of large, fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers with a golden-yellow centre in midsummer once established.

The attractive leaves are large, pale green, oval and have a distinctive toothed edge.

A very small garden tree grown for its exquisite display of flowers preferring a position in sun or dappled shade with shelter from wind.

Very limited availability this year.

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Supplied Size:
  • 2 litre pot (2-3 years old, 40-60 cm tall)

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Delivery Options
(For any number of plants sent by courier)

Standard: £6.95*
Delivered in 2-3 working days
Priority: £15
Shipped ASAP
Click & Collect: free
*Surcharges apply for Highlands & Islands.

£6.95 standard delivery for ANY number of plants to most of the UK*
Free delivery for orders over £60*
*Surcharges apply for Northern Scotland and Islands

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Medium sized shrub with handsome white mop head flowers in summer.
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A beautiful, unusual species which was awarded a First Class Certificate in 1888, less than ten years after its introduction from Japan. Styrax obassia is best known for its fantastic display of large, fragrant, bell-shaped, white flowers with a golden-yellow centre in midsummer.

The attractive leaves are large, pale green, oval and have a distinctive toothed edge. A very small garden tree grown for its exquisite display of flowers.


  • Position: Sheltered in full sun or light, dappled shade.
  • Soil: Moist, fertile, lime free soil. Styrax obassia dislikes dry conditions or soils which are prone to drying out during certain times of year. Avoid areas prone to water-logging.
  • Hardiness: Hardy. Styrax obassia appreciates shelter from cold winter winds.
  • Flowering Period: May - June.
  • Rate of Growth: Slow growing until established then moderate.
  • Habit: Small branching tree with an open crown.
    • Height: Eventually up to 8 m (26 ft)
    • Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
  • Notes: Styrax obassia has lovely flowers but they can take 3 - 6 years to start appearing in large numbers.
How Much Sun
Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size
Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Damp/Wet, Soil: Acid, Site: Coastal Areas
Special Features
Flowers in Summer, Honey Fungus Resistant, Foliage - Unusual Shape, Rare and Unusual
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