Japanese snowbell

How to Grow and Care for Japanese snowbell

Japanese snowbell · Styrax japonicus
Also known as: snowflake flower

Easy to grow in moist, humus-rich, fertile soils but shelter from cold drying winds

Watering: Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Japanese snowbell

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
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Care Tips

Easy to grow in moist, humus-rich, fertile soils but shelter from cold drying winds

How to Water Japanese snowbell?

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Japanese snowbell?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Japanese snowbell?

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What Soil Is Best for Japanese snowbell?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Japanese snowbell?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Japanese snowbell?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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How to Prune Japanese snowbell?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate Japanese snowbell?

Propagate from softwood cuttings in summer or propagate by seed sown fresh at 15°C reducing the temperature to 0 to 5°C after 3 months

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How to Transplant Japanese snowbell?

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How to Care for Japanese snowbell in Winter?

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How to Plant Japanese snowbell?

Easy to grow in moist, humus-rich, fertile soils but shelter from cold drying winds

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How to Repot Japanese snowbell?

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How to Harvest Japanese snowbell?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Japanese snowbell

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Attributes of Japanese snowbell

Plant typeTrees
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginFar East

Scientific Classification

Species
Styrax japonicus
Genus
Styrax
Family
Styracaceae
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