Japanese Snowbell Trees just enough to not kill

just enough to not kill grass beneath its canopy

They emerge in clusters at the tips of the branches and open one at a time

Its fruitless attribute allows it to serve very well as a city tree because there is no messy fruit litter

Does best in full to partial sun and can grow in most soil types

Oklahoma and south-central Texas

Japanese Snowbell Trees just enough to not killThe Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus) is a small to medium sized flowering ornamental tree. It has a compact, rounded form with elegant, horizontally spreading branches. In late spring after the leaves have come on, clusters of fragrant, bell shaped, white petalled flowers with yellow centers appear and hang from the branches. The foliage is glossy green and has an upright posture to them, creating a very interesting and aesthetically pleasing look