Styrax japonicus 'Pink Chimes'
Common name: 
Pink Chimes Japanese Snowbell
Pink Chimes Snowbell
Pronunciation: 
STI-raks ja-PON-i-kus
Family: 
Styracaceae
Genus: 
Styrax
Synonyms: 
'Benibana'
Type: 
Broadleaf
Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon: 
No
  • Broadleaf deciduous small tree or, more likely, a shrub, light pink flowers which reportedly do not fade.
  • Sun to part shade, best in acid soil supplemented with organic matter.
  • Hardy to USDA Zone 5      According to Jacobson (1996, p. 610) this selection was introduced in about 1976 by a Japanese nursery and introduced to the U.S. as 'Benibana', by B. Yinger.  It may have previously been introduced by the National Arboretum.
  • Oregon State Univ. campus: SW corner of Campus Way and 30th St., in front of Crop Science.
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  • plant habit, flowering

    plant habit, flowering

  • flowering branch

    flowering branch

  • flowers

    flowers

  • flowering branch, comparison

    flowering branch, comparison

  • flowers, comparison

    flowers, comparison