Fragrant Snowbell

Styrax Obassia

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Overview

The Fragrant Snowbell, or Styrax obassia, is a cherished ornamental tree prized for its clusters of bell-shaped, fragrant white flowers. It reaches heights of 20-30 feet with a spread of 15-20 feet. This deciduous tree flaunts large, lush green leaves, and prefers partial to full sun exposure. Well-suited to USDA zones 5-8, it offers low maintenance in diverse landscapes while providing a stunning visual and sensory display.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–8

Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — is a cherished ornamental tree prized for its clusters of bell-shaped

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 20–30 Ft.
Mature width: 15–25 Ft.

Classification

Family: Styracaceae

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Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — it offers low maintenance in diverse landscapes while providing a stunning visual and sensory display; styrax, image 49

Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — is a distinctive deciduous tree that brings delicate beauty and enchanting aroma to any garden; with a lush, image 50

Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — this elegant tree boasts a symmetrical; rounded canopy that creates an alluring focal point, image 52

Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — Reaching an average height of 20 to 30 feet with a spread of 15 to 20 feet; it reaches heights of 20-30 feet, image 51

Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — rounded canopy that creates an alluring focal point; some reaching up to 8 inches in length, image 53

Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — Styrax obassia flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 8; is a cherished ornamental tree prized for its, image 54

Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — Plant it in well-drained, loamy soil, preferably with a slightly acidic to neutral pH; this elegant tree, image 55

Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — This species thrives under full sun to partial shade exposure; each flower cluster can extend up to 6 inches, image 56

Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — exuding a sweet fragrance that can perfume the entire garden; reaching an average height of 20 to 30 feet with, image 58

Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — bell-shaped flowers dangle gracefully from the branches; tree for full or half, image 57

Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — some reaching up to 8 inches in length; tree with white blooms, image 60

Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — with a lush green appearance that turns to striking shades of yellow in the fall; is a distinctive deciduous, image 61

Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — Each flower cluster can extend up to 6 inches long; exuding a sweet fragrance that can perfume the entire, image 59

Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — A low-maintenance yet captivating tree; white flowers in the garden, image 63

Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — Minimal pruning is required to maintain its natural, pleasing shape, ensuring ease of care for the homeowner, image 62

Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — tree for full or half; a low-maintenance yet captivating tree, image 66

Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — It reaches heights of 20-30 feet with a spread of 15-20 feet; plant it in well-drained, loamy soil, preferably, image 68

Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — is a cherished ornamental tree prized for its clusters of bell-shaped; well-suited to USDA zones 5-8, image 67

Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — white flowers in the garden; it offers low maintenance in diverse landscapes while providing a stunning visual, image 64

Fragrant Snowbell (Styrax Obassia) — tree with white blooms; this species thrives under full sun to partial shade exposure, image 65

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