Styrax japonica - Japanese Snowbell Camellia or woodland settings

or woodland settings

An unusual Camellia noted for its contorted branches that zig-zag between each other forming an unusual but attractive-looking

This is a understory plant so it prefers a moist semi shaded position

Quite a tough shrub once established growing to about 2m

A deciduous tree grown for its fruits that taste like both a plum and date

Styrax japonica - Japanese Snowbell Camellia or woodland settingsA native to China, Japan and Korea where it occurs in mountain thickets and forests. A deciduous tree growing to 7 10m tall famed for its masses of fragrant, bell shaped white flowers hang from the branches in early summer. Easy to grow in moist and fertile soils but shelter sheltered position from winds.