fragrant snowbell
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Styrax obassia is a handsome tree with bold foliage of up to six inches long, somewhat reminiscent of the Great Plant Picks logo if turned upside down! In late spring chains of fragrant white flowers decorate the branches. The form is dense while young, somewhat oval in shape, then becomes more open rounded with age.
Plant Type: tree
Growth Habit: pyramidal
Foliage Type: deciduous
Plant Height (10-year): 10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 meters)
Plant Width/Spread (10-year): 8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 meters)
Plant Height-Mature: 30 ft. 0 in. (9.14 meters)
Plant Width-Mature: 30 ft. 0 in. (9.14 meters)
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5 to 8
Flower Color: white
Flowering Time: spring
Sun/Light Exposure: full sun to light or open shade
Water Requirements: regular watering
Seasonal Interest: fragrant flowers in springtime & bold foliage in summer
This attractive small tree thrives in full sun or part shade. It does best with well-drained or sandy soil and once established it only needs occasional watering during the summer. Little pruning is needed to maintain this tree at its best.
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