Wayside Gardens Styrax
Best compact ornamental for gardeners seeking fragrant, multi-season color.
This compact Japanese Snowbell delivers a high-impact floral display with its fragrant, bell-shaped blooms and dramatic purple foliage. While its modest size makes it perfect for smaller gardens, you will need to maintain consistent soil moisture to unlock its rare, repeat-blooming potential in the fall.
$89.95
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Who it's for
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, resilient ornamental trees
- Gardeners seeking late-summer floral displays
- Landscapers prioritizing structural elegance and year-round texture
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners looking for immediate landscape impact
- Gardeners managing heavy clay or alkaline soil conditions
- Budget-conscious buyers preferring easily accessible nursery stock
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Dark purple foliage and contrasting white blooms create a dramatic garden focal.
Fragrance Intensity
Ultra-fragrant bell-shaped flowers provide a delightful sensory experience throughout the spring.
Space Efficiency
Compact six-foot stature fits perfectly into small gardens or container arrangements.
Maintenance Ease
Low-fuss nature makes this an ideal choice for busy home gardeners.
Seasonal Longevity
Repeat fall blooming extends the display beyond the standard spring season.
Pollinator Appeal
Fragrant blossoms act as a reliable magnet for local beneficial pollinators.
Key Specs
SKU
47775
Genus
Styrax
Species
japonicus
Variety
'Evening Light'
Item Form
Trade Gallon (3qt)
Mature Height
6 feet
Mature Width
4 feet
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Tree Species
Japanese Snowbell
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