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.

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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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