Styrax obassia
fragrant snowbell
Flower Color
Description
A deciduous tree of rounded habit with broadly-ovate or rounded, dark green leaves to 20cm in length. Bell-shaped, fragrant white flowers 2.5cm in length, borne in racemes to 20cm in length
Mature Height
12m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-8
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantGenerally pest-freeArchitecturalCottage and informal gardenLow MaintenanceFlower borders and beds