Styrax japonica - Japanese Snowbell Camellia An unusual Camellia noted for

An unusual Camellia noted for its contorted branches that zig-zag between each other forming an unusual but attractive-looking

or woodland settings

Growing to about 8m it can handle a variety of soils including poor shallow soils

It is the primary source of cork for wine bottle stoppers and other uses

An effective ground cover for difficult moist sites

Styrax japonica - Japanese Snowbell Camellia An unusual Camellia noted forA native to China, Japan and Korea where it occurs in mountain thickets and forests. A deciduous tree growing to 7 10m tall famed for its masses of fragrant, bell shaped white flowers hang from the branches in early summer. Easy to grow in moist and fertile soils but shelter sheltered position from winds.