
Japanese Snowbell
Styrax japonicus Emerald Pagoda
Styrax japonicus 'Emerald Pagoda' is a graceful ornamental tree prized for its fragrant bell-shaped flowers and attractive tiered branches.
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Installation
About this plant
Elevate your landscape with the exquisite beauty of the Japanese Snowbell 'Emerald Pagoda'. This exceptional cultivar stands out with its slightly larger, glossy dark green leaves, providing a rich backdrop for the profuse display of fragrant, pure white, bell-shaped flowers that dangle elegantly from its branches in late spring to early summer. As the seasons progress, 'Emerald Pagoda' develops intriguing grey bark that adds winter interest, and its unique tiered branching structure creates a captivating architectural element in any garden setting. This medium-sized deciduous tree offers year-round appeal, transitioning from lush green foliage to a subtle golden-yellow in autumn. Perfect as a specimen tree, along a pathway, or in a border, the Japanese Snowbell 'Emerald Pagoda' brings an air of sophistication and tranquility to patios, larger landscapes, and shaded garden areas, creating stunning visual impact with its refined form and delicate blooms.
Care & maintenance
Provide well-drained, acidic soil. Mulch annually to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove any dead or crossing branches. Generally low maintenance once established.
Quick facts
- Type
- tree
- Mature height
- 20-30 ft
- Mature width
- 15-20 ft
- Sun
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water
- Medium
- Growth rate
- Moderate