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, Gorran, 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. |
Photographs
Styrax japonica 'Pink Chimes', Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Styrax japonica 'Pink Chimes', Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Styrax japonica 'Pink Chimes', leaf. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
Styrax japonica 'Pink Chimes', fruit. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
Styrax japonica 'Pink Chimes', Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.