BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A beautiful, unusual species which was awarded a First Class Certificate in 1888, less than ten years after its introduction from Japan. Styrax obassia is best known for its fantastic display of large, fragrant, bell-shaped, white flowers with a golden-yellow centre in midsummer.

The attractive leaves are large, pale green, oval and have a distinctive toothed edge. A very small garden tree grown for its exquisite display of flowers.

Supplied Size: 3L containers (80 - 100 cm tall)

• Position: Sheltered in full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile, lime free soil. Styrax obassia dislikes dry conditions or soils which are prone to drying out during certain times of year.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Styrax obassia appreciates shelter from cold winter winds.
• Flowering Period: May - June.
• Rate of Growth: Slow growing until established then moderate.
• Habit: Small branching tree with an open crown.
  • Height: Eventually up to 8 m (26 ft)
  • Spread: 6 m (20 ft)

• Notes: Styrax obassia has lovely flowers but they can take 3 - 6 years to start appearing in large numbers.