8. Japanese Snowbell Tree

(Styrax japonicus)


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Anderson Hall's lawn has a small tree whose hard wood and petite white "bell" flowers in June make it a strong, lovely and practical tree. Refreshingly, insect pests and diseases avoid this species, and as long as it doesn't suffer summer drought it serves as an excellent understory tree, and in fall the shiny leaves turn yellow; making a welcome, bright addition to shady Pacific Northwest gardens.

[Blossoms of the Japanese Snowbell Tree]

[Japanese Snowbell Tree]

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Published Online: July 1997