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Posted 04/11/2023 in Tree

Styrax obassia

An upright, deciduous specimen tree, Styrax obassia features bell-shaped white pendulous flowers in the spring. Flowers give way to drupes that persist into the winter. The attractive orange-brown bark is appreciated at a close distance, or it can add color to the mixed shrubbery border. It is an excellent ornamental for urban gardens.

Post Details

Latin Name
Styrax obassia
Common Name
Fragrant Snowball
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Special Interest
Winter Interest
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
20-30 ft
Spread
15-25 ft
Suggested Uses
Woodland Gardens Shrub Borders
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

An upright, deciduous specimen tree, Styrax obassia features bell-shaped white pendulous flowers in the spring. Flowers give way to drupes that persist into the winter. The attractive orange-brown bark is appreciated at a close distance, or it can add color to the mixed shrubbery border. It is an excellent ornamental for urban gardens.

Special Care Instructions

Prune in winter to preserve shape. Flower buds and foliage are susceptible to frost.

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