Styrax japonica 'Evening Light'

New to us this is a stunning large, deciduous shrub or eventually very small tree with dark bronze-purple spring and summer leaves and masses of white snowbell-like flowers running along the branches in early summer.

These flowers are followed by small jade green pearl-like fruit later on in the summer.

Styrax japonica 'Evening Light' is a handsome garden tree best suited for sun or light, dappled shade in a position out of strong winds.

• Position: Sheltered in full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile, lime free soil. Will tolerate damp but well drained soil. Avoid wet or waterlogged areas.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Styrax japonica 'Evening Light'  requires shelter from cold winter winds.
• Flowering Period: June.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Styrax japonica 'Evening Light' grows to be a large shrub in the short term or eventually very small branching tree.
  • Height: up to 5 - 6 m (16 - 20 ft) in many years 
  • Spread: 3 - 4 m (10 - 13 ft)