Styrax japonicus Batch No:178782 the nearly black branches amplifying

the nearly black branches amplifying this dark hue

the structures are in fact bracts -a showy reconstruction of a leaf

also known as 'Cherokee'

usually only until well established

acidic soil (though fairly tolerant of alkaline) and medium shade

Styrax japonicus Batch No:178782 the nearly black branches amplifyingJapanese snowbell is a compact, deciduous flowering tree with horizontal branching and a rounded crown. Pure white, fragrant, pendent flowers appear in late spring and summer followed by greenish brown olive shaped drupes. The gray bark fissures on older branches to reveal orange inner bark which can be attractive in winter. Hardy. Treat as ericaceous for best performance.