Excellent tree for small gardens.  An introduction from J.Frank Schmidt.

Category:

Flowering Tree

Genus:

Styrax

Species:

japonicus

Cultivar

'JFS-D' Snowcone®

Common Name:

Snowcone® Japanese Snowbell

Height:

20 to 25 Feet

Spread:

18 to 20 Feet

Habit:

Broadly pyramidal and dense. Symmetrical structure creates a tree of great uniformity. Slow to moderate growth rate.

Zone:

5 to 8

Culture:

Full sun to partial shade.

Flower:

1" white, bell-shaped, slightly fragrant, May-June.

Fruit:

Blue-gray drupe. August-November, attracts birds.

Foliage:

Dark green, fine texture. Yellowish brown fall color. Deciduous.