Styrax japonicus ~ Japanese Snowbell Size:45 GALLON The fragrant bell-like white-lavender flowers

The fragrant bell-like white-lavender flowers raise up in terminals from the rootstalk above the mound in mid-summer attracting butterflies

Image: Krzysztof Ziarnek

White Camellia sasanqua

plant in contained area unless naturalization is desired

Styrax japonicus ~ Japanese Snowbell Size:45 GALLON The fragrant bell-like white-lavender flowersThe Japanese Snowbell is a small to medium sized tree that typically reaches a height of 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 meters) with a spread of 15 to 25 feet (4. 5 to 7. 5 meters). It has a rounded crown and a graceful, spreading form. The leaves are oval shaped, glossy, and dark green, turning yellow in the fall. In late spring or early summer, the tree produces pendulous, bell shaped white flowers that hang in clusters, giving it its name "Snowbell."