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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Styrax japonicum Sieb.
& Zucc.
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Japanese Snowbell Tree
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Styracaceae
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6
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deciduous tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Broad spreading crown, often wider than high, medium growth rate.
ADAPTABILITY:
Moist well drained soil high in organic material; full sun but may require part
shade in warmer zones.
FUNCTIONS:
Specimen, patio tree, especially effective where one can look up into the flowers.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
No serious problems, site in a protected area in colder zones.
NATIVE RANGE:
China and Japan
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 6-9
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
'Emerald Pagoda'- larger plant than species, larger flowers and foliage, vase
shape habit, possibly polyploid. 'Pink Chimes'- a pink flowered form. 'Pendula'-
a weeping form.
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