Styrax americanus (American Snowbell)

The Styrax americanus, commonly known as the American Snowbell, is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Styracaceae family. This medium-sized shrub displays clusters of beautiful, bell-shaped, white flowers that bloom in late spring. It has a rounded growth habit and dark green leaves that turn vibrant shades of yellow in the fall, adding to its aesthetic appeal. With a height of about 10 feet and a width of around 8 feet, it makes an excellent addition to gardens or landscape borders. The American Snowbell is cold hardy and can thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.