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Styrax japonicus
Choose Evening Light Japanese Snowbell if you want a small ornamental tree with dark foliage and early-summer flowers; the tradeoff is that it needs a noticed spot, not a back-lot planting.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The dark foliage and layered branching give it strong presence in a small ornamental space. |
| Growth Rate | B | It grows at a steady pace, but it is not the tree to buy for instant size. |
| Maintenance | B | Plan on light structural pruning when young and avoid letting the root zone dry out. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this tree alone, though young plants can be browsed or rubbed where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A- | It fits well where a full shade tree would overwhelm the planting. |
| Screening Value | D | It is an accent tree, not a privacy plant or property-line screen. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend placing it where people pass close by; the flowers hang beneath the branches, so they are easier to appreciate near a walk, patio, or entry.
| Mature Height | 20 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 17.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-8b |
| Spacing | 17.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, spreading, rounded |
Buy it mainly for the dark foliage; the white flowers are a nice early-summer bonus.
Yes, if you give it enough room to keep its natural layered shape.
It does best in soil that holds some moisture but still drains.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-22085
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Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
