Japanese Snowbell Tree

Styrax japonicus Overview Uses: Semi-compact deciduous flowering tree. Benefits: Fragrant clusters of attractive white flowers from May through June! Provides slight shade. Attracts pollinators.  USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 Sun: Full sun to partial shade Life Cycle: Perennial  Mature Height: 20' - 30'  Mature Width: 20' - 30' Bloom Season: Late Spring into Early Summer Growth Rate: Slow Summary Styrax japonicus—commonly called Japanese Snowbell, and Snowflake Flower Tree—is a semi-compact deciduous flowering tree. It's best known for its bushy growth, strong horizontal branching, clusters of fragrant white flowers, and rounded crown.  Considered a shade tree by some, Japanese Snowbell is known to cast a light shade that's cooling but not heavy enough to prevent grass from growing underneath it.  Bunches of 3/4", waxy, 5-petaled, white flowers are prominent from May through June! The hanging habit of the flower clusters opposed to the erect posture of the foliage