Styrax japonica 'Pink Chimes' (Pink Chimes Japanese Snowbell)
Botanical Information
Family | Styracaceae |
Genus | Styrax |
Species | japonica |
Cultivar | 'Pink Chimes' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 - 9b |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H4 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-20) - (-5) |
Temperature (°F) | (-4) - (23) |
Height | 6 m |
Spread | 4.5 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A compact, deciduous flowering tree with horizontal branching and a rounded crown, dark green leaves and masses of flower. |
Shape | A rounded or broad-topped canopy. |
Landscape | An ornamental tree that stays somewhat compact and is suited to small spaces, but also shrub borders, open woodland gardens, and as a specimen plant. |
Propagation | By seed, semi-hardwood cuttings, and layering in autumn. |
Cultivation | Grow in full sun to light shade in organic, moist, well-drained soils in an area protected from wind. |
Pests | No serious insect or disease problems. |
Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
Leaf Description | Elliptic-ovate, glossy, medium to deep green leaves to 10 cm long. |
Flower Description | Fragrant, bell-shaped, pale-pink, pendant flowers with yellow stamens. |
Colour Description | Leaves may sometimes turn yellow to red in autumn. |
Texture Description | A small branching tree with an open crown. |