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Styrax americanus

American Snowbell

Plant Type:

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

Styrax americanus – The American Snowbell is a lovely shrub adorned with one to four dangling white bell flowers on short pedicels from leaf axils in May or June. Each pristine flower is composed of 5 reflexed petals. Foliage is bright green. Site Styrax americanus in plenty of sun planted in moist acid soil. The American Snowbell should be seen more in gardens. For gardeners towards the northern end of its range spring planting is advised. Cutting grown.


Height:

6-8 Ft

Spread:

6 Ft

Colors:

White

Zone:

5 to 9
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Characteristics and Attributes for Styrax americanus

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / into Autumn

Light

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Full Sun

Attributes

  • Hedgerow
  • Natural Garden
  • Shrub Border

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Moist
  • Acid
  • Fertile

Origins

  • Southeastern U.S.

Propagated By

  • Cutting Grown