Scientific Name
Styrax obassia

Common Name
Fragrant styrax

Hardiness Zones: 5-8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist well drained soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Pyramidal to oval in youth; more open and rounded with age; ascending branches
Height: 20 to 30’
Width: 15 to 25’
Leaf: 3 to 8" alternate, simple leaves; nonshowy fall color
Flower/Fruit: Fragrant, white flowers on 4 to 8" drooping racemes in late spring; .75" dry fruit
Comments: Smooth gray bark with numerous twists and turns
Cultivars: --
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