Japanese snowbell (Styrax japonicus 'Carillon') plant — close-up photo
Moderate to grow

Japanese snowbell

Styrax japonicus 'Carillon'

Overview

Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus 'Carillon') is a deciduous tree native to Japan and Korea. It is an attractive landscape tree with its shiny green leaves and white bell-shaped flowers that hang gracefully from its branches in the summer. The flowers contrast beautifully with the bark of the tree which is a smooth gray-brown color. In the fall, the leaves turn a golden color with hues of yellow and orange. This variety of Japanese Snowbell grows up to 10 meters tall and spreads up to 6 meters wide. Perfectly suited to many landscapes, it is an easy-to-care-for tree and well worth the effort.

Care Guide

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Watering

Average — every "3-4" days.

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Light

Full sun, part shade.

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 5-9.

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Pruning

Best pruned in February, March, April.

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Propagation

Air Layering Propagation, Grafting Propagation, Cutting, Division, Seed Propagation

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