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Description
Styrax Faberi is a deciduous tree that is native to China. It is also known as Faber’s Snowbell or Fragrant Snowbell. It belongs to the Styracaceae family, which consists of around 130 species of trees and shrubs. The tree can grow up to 15 meters tall and its trunk can reach up to 60 cm in diameter.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Styracaceae |
| Genus | Styrax |
Appearance
Styrax Faberi has a round and spreading crown that is covered with dark green leaves. The leaves are ovate to elliptic in shape and can grow up to 10 cm long. The tree produces fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers that bloom in late spring or early summer. The flowers are followed by brown capsules that contain small, black seeds.
Care Guide
Styrax Faberi requires a moderate amount of water and should be watered deeply once a week during the growing season. It prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. The tree should be fertilized once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. It prefers partial shade to full sun and can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C. The tree is hardy in USDA zones 7 to 9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Styrax Faberi is relatively pest-free, but it can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew. Leaf spot is a fungal disease that causes small, dark spots on the leaves. Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that causes a white, powdery coating on the leaves. Both diseases can be treated with a fungicide.
Habitat
Styrax Faberi is native to China and can be found in forests and along streams in mountainous regions.
Question and Answer
Q: How often should I water my Styrax Faberi?
A: Styrax Faberi should be watered deeply once a week during the growing season.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Styrax Faberi?
A: Styrax Faberi is hardy in USDA zones 7 to 9.
Q: Does Styrax Faberi require full sun or partial shade?
A: Styrax Faberi prefers partial shade to full sun.
Q: What are some common pests and diseases that affect Styrax Faberi?
A: Styrax Faberi can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew.
Related Plants
- Styrax japonicus
- Styrax obassia
- Styrax officinalis
- Styrax tonkinensis
References
- “Styrax faberi.” Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed September 29, 2021. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=286194.
- “Styrax.” The Spruce. Accessed September 29, 2021. https://www.thespruce.com/styrax-profile-3269366.
- “Styracaceae.” Wikipedia. Accessed September 29, 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Styracaceae.
