Bigleaf Snowbell
(Styrax grandifolium)
Bigleaf Snowbell (Styrax grandifolium)
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Photo by: Laura Clark | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Laura Clark | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2017-03-27T14:41:52-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Styrax grandifolium, commonly known as Bigleaf Snowbell, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to the understory of deciduous forests, often found along streams and in moist, well-drained soils in the Southeastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 8-12 feet (2.4-3.7 meters) and a width of 6-15 feet (1.8-4.6 meters). The plant’s most striking feature is its large, ovate leaves and the pendulous clusters of fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The flowers are quite showy and are followed by greenish fruits that mature to a dry, brown capsule.
Bigleaf Snowbell is valued for its ornamental flowers and as a native plant that supports local ecosystems. It is used in residential landscapes for naturalistic plantings and as an understory tree in woodland gardens. It prefers partial shade but can tolerate full sun if given adequate moisture. It requires well-drained soils rich in organic matter and consistent moisture, but once established, it can be quite drought tolerant. While it has no major disease or pest problems, it can suffer from leaf spot and is occasionally browsed by deer.CC BY-SA 4.0
Bigleaf Snowbell is valued for its ornamental flowers and as a native plant that supports local ecosystems. It is used in residential landscapes for naturalistic plantings and as an understory tree in woodland gardens. It prefers partial shade but can tolerate full sun if given adequate moisture. It requires well-drained soils rich in organic matter and consistent moisture, but once established, it can be quite drought tolerant. While it has no major disease or pest problems, it can suffer from leaf spot and is occasionally browsed by deer.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree, Shrub
- Height: 8-12 feet
- Width: 6-15 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Understory of deciduous forests, often found along streams and in moist, well-drained soils
Other Names
Common Names: Big-Leaf Snowbell
Scientific Names: , Styrax grandifolium, Styrax grandifolius var. grandidentatus,
GBIF Accepted Name: Styrax grandifolium Aiton