Styrax americanus

American Snowbell, Mockorange, American Styrax

Family: Styracaceae Storax


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, standard, specimen
Height 8' to 15' / 2.40m to 4.60m
Spread 8' to 15' / 2.40m to 4.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Green
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, vase
Attributes and features Native to North America