Styrax grandifolius
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- STYE-racks gran-dih-FOH-lee-us
- Description
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Styrax grandifolius, commonly known as Bigleaf Snowbell is a deciduous tree native to North Carolina. In nature, it can be found in mesic to dry upland forests where it forms thickets.
Named for its very large leaf. It can be easily propagated by leaf cuttings. It is classified as a FACU, a Facultative Upland species meaning it rarely occurs on wetlands.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Styrax
- Species:
- grandifolius
- Family:
- Styracaceae
- Uses (Ethnobotany):
- Native ornamental
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Leaf Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Eastern Central & Eastern U.S.A
- Distribution:
- Southeastern U.S.
- Wildlife Value:
- Flowers attract butterflies, bees, and pollinating insects.
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Attracts Pollinators
- Wildlife Food Source
- Dimensions:
- Height: 8 ft. 0 in. - 12 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 6 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Native Plant
- Shrub
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Rounded
- Growth Rate:
- Slow
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Drainage:
- Moist
- Occasionally Dry
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 7b, 7a, 8b, 8a, 9b, 9a
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Fruit:
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Summer
- Fruit Type:
- Drupe
- Fruit Length:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Description:
- In North Carolina, the fruits are available from August to September.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Raceme
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Shape:
- Bell
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- White bell-shaped axillary racemes 5-6” with 5-20 flowers. In North Carolina, the flowers are available from April to May. White in color with yellow stamens.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- > 6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Dark green 4-8" leaves
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Bark:
- Bark Color:
- Dark Brown
- Surface/Attachment:
- Smooth
- Bark Description:
- Smooth, thin, dark brown and streaked.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Native Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Design Feature:
- Flowering Tree
- Small Tree
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Pollinators
- Songbirds
