Styrax japonicus ~ Japanese Snowbell showy-flowers Berberis thunbergii Admiration 2020-06-23 9966

Berberis thunbergii Admiration 2020-06-23 9966

Leatherleaf Mahonia

A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich

In southern states grows best with afternoon shade and dry

Styrax japonicus ~ Japanese Snowbell showy-flowers Berberis thunbergii Admiration 2020-06-23 9966The Japanese Snowbell is a small to medium sized tree that typically reaches a height of 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 meters) with a spread of 15 to 25 feet (4. 5 to 7. 5 meters). It has a rounded crown and a graceful, spreading form. The leaves are oval shaped, glossy, and dark green, turning yellow in the fall. In late spring or early summer, the tree produces pendulous, bell shaped white flowers that hang in clusters, giving it its name "Snowbell."