American Snowbell
Scientific Name: Styrax americanus Lam.
Synonyms: Styrax americanus Lam. var. <i>pulverulentus</i> (Michx.) Perkins ex Rehder, Styrax pulverulentus Michx.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ebenales / Styracaceae / Styrax L./ Styrax americanus Lam.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | STAM4 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | ShrubTree, |
| Native Locations | STAM4 |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of American Snowbell.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -16 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 207 |
| pH, Maximum | 8.5 |
| pH, Minimum | 4.5 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 2560 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 1280 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 70 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 16 |
| Shade Tolerance | Intermediate |
Morphology/Physiology
| Coppice Potential | No |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Bloat | None |
| Fall Conspicuous | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Porous |
| Foliage Texture | Fine |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 15 |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 10.0 |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
Reproduction
| Small Grain | No |
|---|---|
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Propagated by Seed | No |
| Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Bloom Period | Spring |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
