Snowdrop Bush
(Styrax redivivus)
Snowdrop Bush (Styrax redivivus)
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Photo by: George Williams | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: George Williams | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-04-21T08:30:10-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Styrax redivivus, commonly known as Snowdrop Bush or California Snowbell, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to the chaparral and mixed evergreen forests of California, particularly in the Coast Ranges and the Sierra Nevada foothills. It typically grows to a height of 1–3 meters (3–10 feet) and has a rounded form with softly hairy, alternate, roundish leaves that are 2–7 cm long and nearly as wide. The Snowdrop Bush produces numerous white, bell-shaped flowers that are 12–18 mm long, with petals joined only near the base and typically six in number, although they can range from 4 to 8. These flowers are borne in small, showy clusters at the tips of the twigs and bloom from late spring to early summer. The fruit is a non-fleshy, globose capsule, 12–14 mm long.
The Snowdrop Bush is valued for its delicate, fragrant flowers and its ability to thrive in partial shade, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, naturalized areas, and shaded borders. It is drought-tolerant once established, requiring low to medium amounts of water, and prefers well-drained soils. While it can adapt to a range of soil types, it does best in soils with medium drainage. Gardeners should be aware that it can be slow to establish and may require some patience. Additionally, it is relatively free of serious pests and diseases, making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners looking for native plants.CC BY-SA 4.0
The Snowdrop Bush is valued for its delicate, fragrant flowers and its ability to thrive in partial shade, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, naturalized areas, and shaded borders. It is drought-tolerant once established, requiring low to medium amounts of water, and prefers well-drained soils. While it can adapt to a range of soil types, it does best in soils with medium drainage. Gardeners should be aware that it can be slow to establish and may require some patience. Additionally, it is relatively free of serious pests and diseases, making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners looking for native plants.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub, Tree
- Height: 9-12 feet
- Width: 6-9 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Chaparral and mixed evergreen forests in California
Other Names
Common Names: Snowdrop Bush, California Styrax, Bitternut, Chaparral Snowbell
Scientific Names: , Styrax redivivus, Styrax californica, Styrax officinalis var. rediviva, Styrax officinalis var. californicus, Styrax officinalis var. fulvescens, Styrax californicus var. fulvescens, Styrax officinalis subsp. fulvescens, Styrax officinalis subsp. redivivus, Styrax officinalis subsp. californica,
GBIF Accepted Name: Styrax redivivus (Torr.) Wheeler