Styrax obassia

Styrax obassia

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Fragrant snowbellTree, DeciduousFamily: Styracaceae

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

The fragrant snowbell, Styrax obassia, is an elegant small tree with large, ovate leaves and racemes of fragrant, white flowers in May and June. In autumn, the leaves turn a lovely golden-yellow before falling.

Given its small stature, it's a good option for growing as a specimen tree or at the back of a large border, under which can be grown woodland perennials like ferns and erythroniums.

For best results, grow Styrax obassia in full sun or dappled shade in moist, well-drained soil. It's intolerant of lime-rich, alkaline soils, so grow in a neutral to acidic soil.

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPlantyesyesyesyesyes**yesFlowersyes**yesPruneyesyesyes

Styrax ‘Obassia’ and wildlife

Styrax ‘Obassia’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Styrax ‘Obassia’ poisonous?

Styrax ‘Obassia’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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