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Caring for a Japanese snowbell tree is very easy. The plant prefers partial shade in the warmer zones of its hardy climate (7 and 8), but in cooler areas, it can handle full sun. It does best in somewhat acidic, peaty soil. The ground should be kept moist with frequent watering, but not allowed to get soggy.
- How fast does a Japanese Snowbell tree grow?
- How do you prune a Japanese Snowbell?
- What is a Styrax tree?
How fast does a Japanese Snowbell tree grow?
The Japanese Snowbell is slow to establish, growing only 12″ – 24″ inches a year. This small tree can take a very long time to get mature. The snowbell tree typically grows up to 20' – 30' feet in height and at times, has the same width. Sometimes, the tree can grow up to the height of 50' feet.
How do you prune a Japanese Snowbell?
Prune to shape the tree's growth with sharp pruning shears. The best time to do this is in late winter or early spring. Prune lower branches all the way to the trunk on young specimens, if you want the Japanese snowbell to assume a more treelike shape.
What is a Styrax tree?
The graceful Styrax, Japanese Snowbell, is a deciduous tree native to Japan that bears bell-like white flowers in late spring. ... It tends to be multi-stemmed, but is often pruned to a “tree form,” with a central trunk/leader. It has delicate branching and dainty bell-shaped flowers in May to June.
