Styrax japonicus (Japanese Snowbell)

Styrax japonicus (Japanese Snowbell) pale green fruit close up on a slender branch
Styrax japonicus (Japanese Snowbell) pale green fruit hanging from a slender wooden branch

Botanical name: Styrax japonicus

Common names: Japanese Snowbell, Ego Noki

Family: Styracaceae

Origin: Eastern Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-8

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
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
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
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Styrax japonicus is a small, graceful, deciduous tree. Flowers are white, bell-shaped with a mild fragrance, 3 to 6 flowers on a stalk. Styrax japonicus is similar to Styrax officinalis.

Similar plants: Styrax japonicus (Japanese Snowbell)


Styrax japonicus (Japanese Snowbell) plant with oval green leaves, close up on woody branches.
Styrax japonicus (Japanese Snowbell) with green, pointed, oval leaves attached to thin brown stems.
Styrax japonicus (Japanese Snowbell) with hanging tan fruit and oval green leaves on branches
Styrax japonicus (Japanese Snowbell) branches covered in small hanging tan fruit and green foliage
Styrax japonicus (Japanese Snowbell) white fruit hanging from slender green stems close up
Styrax japonicus (Japanese Snowbell) round white fruit hanging down from a branch with green leaves.


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