California Snowdrop

Carried by 11 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Storax (Styrax redivivus) is a uncommon native shrub that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in grassy and open places, at elevations from 0-5000 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

3 - 13 ft Tall

Color

White

Flowering season

Spring

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low, Moderate

Ease of care

Moderate

Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Soil description

Tolerant of a variety of garden soils as long as sufficient moisture is available.

Sunset Zones

4, 6, 7*, 8, 9, 10, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Natural setting

Site type

Grassy and open places

Plant communities

Chaparral, Foothill Woodland, Southern Oak Woodland, Yellow Pine Forest

Alternative names

Common names:

Drug Snowbell,Snowdrop Bush

Botanical names:

Styrax officinalis, Styrax officinalis var. redivivus

Sources

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