{"product_id":"styrax-obassia","title":"Styrax obassia","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eFragrant Snowbell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eOne of the most elegant and sensory-rich trees you can add to a garden, Styrax obassia or Fragrant Snowbell, is native to Japan and Korea. It is prized for its graceful, rounded habit and its spectacular display of pendulous, bell-shaped white flowers that appear in early Summer. Unlike the smaller Japanese Snowbell (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"329\"\u003eS. japonicus\u003c\/i\u003e), Styrax obassia features much larger, almost tropical-looking leaves—broad, deep green ovals that can reach up to 20cm across, creating a lush, dense canopy. \u003cspan class=\"citation-43 citation-end-43\"\u003eIn June, the tree is draped in hanging racemes of blossoms that release a delicate, honey-like fragrance, attracting bees and butterflies.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e As the flowers fade, they are replaced by attractive, velvety grey seed pods. \u003cspan class=\"citation-42 citation-end-42\"\u003eThe tree also offers striking Winter interest; as it matures, the smooth gray bark develops subtle fissures that reveal an orange-brown inner layer.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This is a perfect specimen plant, ideal for planting near a patio or path where its fragrance and pendulous blooms can be fully appreciated.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSite: \u003c\/b\u003eSheltered\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil: \u003c\/b\u003e Well-drained, humus-rich, acid to neutral soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition: \u003c\/b\u003eFull sun or dappled shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeason of interest: \u003c\/b\u003eEarly Summer scented blooms, Winter bark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully hardy to -15C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight: \u003c\/b\u003e20-30’ (7-9m) \u003cb\u003eSpread: \u003c\/b\u003e15-20' (5-6m) in 20 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eImage 1 \u0026amp; 2 by \u003ca id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1772013393725_359304\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\" title=\"Go to Plant Image Library’s photostream\" class=\"owner-name truncate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/138014579@N08\/\" rel=\"author\"\u003ePlant Image Library\u003c\/a\u003e cropped, and licensed under \u003ca href=\"%20https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCC BY-SA 2.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Future Forests","offers":[{"title":"Pot | 2L","offer_id":53404221145415,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2750\/6590\/files\/Styraxobassia1.jpg?v=1772015899","url":"https:\/\/futureforests.ie\/products\/styrax-obassia","provider":"Future Forests","version":"1.0","type":"link"}