Styrax japonica ‘JLWeeping’
| Height and Spread | 8-10' tall x 4-5' wide |
|---|---|
| Shape and Growth | Weeping |
| Plant Type | Deciduous flowering tree |
| Flower | Pink, fragrant |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Fruit | Brown, nutlet capsules |
| Foliage | Darker, glossier green than most cultivars, lemon-yellow fall color |
| Zone | 5 |
| Light | Full sun or part shade |
| Soil | Prefers moist, well-drained soils, pH 5.0-7.4 |
| Pruning or Shearing | To shape if desired |
| Landscape Uses | Specimen tree, container plant, small gardens |
| Propagation | Grafting or softwood cuttings |
| Disease Resistance | No pests or diseases observed to date |
| Environmental Benefits | Tolerates urban pollution |
– Light, sweet cotton candy fragrance
– Fall foliage color is bright lemon-yellow
– Good pest and disease resistance
– Centerpiece in patio containers
– Great in small gardens or landscape settings
– Named after breeder’s daughter