American Snowbell (Styrax Americanus) is a perennial shrub in the Styracaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires medium to high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Styrax americanus is a slender-branched, deciduous shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States, typically growing in moist, swampy, or stream bank environments.

American Snowbell

American Snowbell

Styrax Americanus

Styrax americanus is a slender-branched, deciduous shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States, typically growing in moist, swampy, or stream bank environments.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
medium to high
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
6-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, pollinator attractor, moisture-loving groundcover

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for American Snowbell

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Styracaceae
Genus:Styrax