Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell)

Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) yellow round fruit on branches during a close up
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) branches laden with yellow round fruit hanging from slender stems.

Botanical name: Styrax officinalis

Common names: Drug Snowbell, Storax

Family: Styracaceae

Origin: Mediterranean

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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They can be grown in full sun or light shade in light, acidic soil that has been improved with loam or peat moss. They may also be increased by layering the lower branches, however, seeds are the best means of propagation. Some kinds of Styrax produce a highly fragrant, balsamic resin called Benzoin. It is used in lotions, perfumes, tooth powders and incense and as an expectorant, inhalant and an antiseptic for external use.

Similar plants: Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell)


Image gallery: 11 images
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) yellow fruit close up hanging from branch amidst green leaves
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) yellow fruit dangling from tree branch among rounded green leaves
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) yellow fruit and green leaves on a woody branch close up
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) branch with numerous small yellow round fruit among green oval foliage
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) white flower close up on a green branch in sunlight
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) white flower cluster with yellow stamens on a green leafy stem
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) white flower close up with a small brown insect inside
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) white flower with an insect resting on yellow central pollen parts
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) white flower clusters amidst lush green leaves on branches
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) white flower clusters hang between thick oval green leaves on branches.
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) with hanging white flower clusters and waxy green leaves close up
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) clusters of white bell-shaped flowers hanging near deep green glossy leaves.
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) tree with yellow fruit hanging from many thin brown branches
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) tree loaded with small round yellow fruit among green oval leaves
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) white flower cluster close up with yellow center stamens for detail.
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) white flower cluster with yellow stamens dangling from a woody branch.
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) yellow round fruit close up hanging from a wooden branch
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) yellow fruit hanging down from thin stems among green tree leaves
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) yellow round fruit with dark green leaves on tree branch
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) yellow round fruit hangs from branch with dark green oval leaves
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) yellow round fruit close up on dense green leafy branches
Styrax officinalis (Drug Snowbell) yellow fruit hanging from thick green foliage on a tree branch.


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