About
A compact, deciduous tree to 2.4m high with a weeping habit and glossy, mid- to dark green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. A profusion of nodding, bell-shaped, slightly scented pink flowers are borne along the undersides of the branches in summer.
About the genus
Styrax can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with simple, alternate leaves and nodding bell-shaped, fragrant white flowers in spring or summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitPendulous weeping
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a moist but well-drained, fertile, humus-rich neutral or acidic soil, in full sun or partial shade, with shelter from cold drying winds
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility