Styrax Species, Texas Snowbell

Styraxplatanifolius subsp. texanus

Family
Styracaceae (sty-ra-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Styrax (STY-raks)
Synonym
Styrax platanifolius var. texanus
Styrax texanus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | March 2007 | neutral

I have not grown this plant which is a medium shrub, large shrub or small tree. Texas Snowbell, Texas Snowbells (Styrax platanifolius su...Read More

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