Fargesii Japanese snowbell
Styrax japonicus 'Fargesii'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Broad
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Fargesii' Japanese snowbell (Styrax japonicus 'Fargesii') is a tree for specimen, accent, border, and pollinator garden uses. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It blooms in early to late spring with fragrant flowers. Hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit it. It is also drought tolerant and salt tolerant.
Pairs well with Foam flower, Autumn fern, and First Frost hosta.