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

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

bottling or just eating fresh

horizontal branches

fragrant large pear-shaped fruits ready in Oct

leaves and profuse winter-to-spring blooming in milder climates

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.