Plants in genus styrax
Styrax japonicus
Styrax japonicus, commonly known as the Japanese snowbell, is a tree with fragrant, snowy white flowers and a naturally rounded crown. It features long, drooping flower clusters and attractive winter bark. The tree's oval, dark green foliage provides a lush backdrop in summer, and it is virtually pest and disease-free. Preferring medium moisture and well-drained soil, it thrives in somewhat acidic conditions, offering multiple seasons of interest.
Styrax japonicus 'Pendula'
Styrax japonicus 'Pendula' is a deciduous tree known for its weeping branches and dark green foliage. In summer, it produces snow-white flowers that attract pollinators, adding seasonal interest to gardens. This tree is adaptable to full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Its yellow fall foliage provides year-round appeal, making it a versatile choice for various landscape designs.
Styrax japonicus 'Aprystine'
Styrax japonicus 'Aprystine' is a compact deciduous tree with a vase-shaped form and smooth grey bark that fissures with age. It produces abundant white, pendulous flowers in late spring, followed by decorative olive green drupes. This tree is heat and cold-hardy, growing 15-20 feet tall and preferring full sun and well-drained, acidic soil.
Styrax japonicus 'Snowcone'
Styrax japonicus 'Snowcone' is a deciduous tree known for its snow-white, bell-shaped blossoms with a sweet scent. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and thrives in moist, well-drained soil. This tree can grow in full sun to partial shade, making it a versatile choice for adding fragrance and beauty to gardens.
Styrax japonicus 'Marley's Pink'
Styrax japonicus 'Marley's Pink' is a dwarf weeping tree known for its pink, waxy, bell-shaped blooms with a cotton candy fragrance. The tree's dark green foliage turns lemon-yellow in the fall, adding seasonal interest. It has a smooth bark and a graceful weeping form, making it a versatile choice for garden landscapes. This long-lived tree is pest-resistant and prefers a sunny, protected site with moist, well-drained soil.
Styrax japonicus 'Pink Chimes'
Styrax japonicus 'Pink Chimes' is a small tree with fragrant, bell-shaped pale pink flowers and bold yellow stamens. It supports pollinators and has attractive bark and golden fall color.
Styrax japonicus 'Evening Light'
Styrax japonicus 'Evening Light' is a small tree known for its deep purple-green foliage and white, bell-shaped flowers with a sweet fragrance. This plant is a pollinator magnet, attracting bees and other beneficial insects to the garden. Styrax japonicus 'Evening Light' thrives in full sun and is suitable for container planting, making it a versatile choice for small gardens or patios. Its striking foliage and fragrant flowers make it a popular choice for ornamental plantings. This tree's ability to attract pollinators and its compact size make it a valuable addition to any garden.