Overview
Styrax japonicus Snowcone ('Jfs-D') is a bushy trees in the genus Styrax, part of the Styracaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Styrax japonicus Snowcone ('Jfs-D') grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include woodland garden, cottage and informal garden, low maintenance and flower borders and beds.
About
Styrax japonicus , also known as the Japanese snowbell, is a species of flowering plant in the family Styracaceae, native to Korea, Japan, and Southern China. Growing to 12 m (39 ft) tall by 8 m (26 ft) broad, it is a graceful, spreading deciduous tree with oval, upward-facing leaves which occasionally turn yellow or orange before falling in autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Styrax
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Clay, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Styrax japonicus Snowcone ('Jfs-D') size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Woodland garden, Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Styrax japonicus Snowcone ('Jfs-D')
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in summer, Seed sown fresh at 15°C reducing the temperature to 0 to 5°C after 3 months
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Styrax japonicus Snowcone ('Jfs-D')?
Styrax japonicus Snowcone ('Jfs-D') prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Styrax japonicus Snowcone ('Jfs-D') need?
Styrax japonicus Snowcone ('Jfs-D') is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, clay and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Styrax japonicus Snowcone ('Jfs-D') hardy in the UK?
Styrax japonicus Snowcone ('Jfs-D') has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Styrax japonicus Snowcone ('Jfs-D')?
Softwood cuttings in summer, Seed sown fresh at 15°C reducing the temperature to 0 to 5°C after 3 months.
More in the Styrax genus
- Styraxsnowbell
- Styrax confusus
- Styrax japonicus 'Snowfall'Japanese snowbell 'Snowfall'
- Styrax 'Wespelaar'snowbell 'Wespelaar'
- Styrax benzoingum Benjamin shrub
- Styrax chinensis
- Styrax japonicus Snow Charm ('Jfs-E')