Spectacular Snowdrops on a Branch
The Japanese Snowbell is a beautiful small tree. Rounded and horizontally layered. 3/4-inch bell-shaped white flowers with yellow stamens. Dark green leaves turn yellow or orange-red in the fall. Native to Japan. Great to use as a border in a garden or to provide shade on a patio.
When choosing a location, keep in mind that the Japanese Snowbell has a moderate growth rate. It grows up to 30 feet in height and 30 feet in spread. It can be planted in zones 6 to 8. Prefers full sun to light shade and moist, acid, rich, well-drained soil. Shallow root system.
How To Start These Seeds:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: Warm stratify for 90 days, cold stratify for 120 days
Germination: Sow seed 3/8 inch deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
If refrigerated upon receipt, these seeds can be stored for up to a year before you decide to use them.
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The Japanese Snowbell is a beautiful small tree. Rounded and horizontally layered. 3/4-inch bell-shaped white flowers with yellow stamens. Dark green leaves turn yellow or orange-red in the fall. Native to Japan. Great to use as a border in a garden or to provide shade on a patio.
Beautiful drops indeed. I wonder why I havent seen it around here
ReplyDeleteI am not sure. It's always amazing to find new gems such as this.
ReplyDeletebeautiful! thanks for photo. I just planted my new snowbell and look forward to next year's blossoms, if they arrive. We live a bit north of Vancouver, BC.
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ReplyDeleteIn the directions it says to "scarify". I'm not sure how much of the seed or which part of the seed should be exposed... never done this before help!
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