species 1,684 observations

American Snowbell

Styrax americanus

Field notes

Supports All

6 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Promethea Silkmoth 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Eastern Carpenter Bee, American Bumble Bee, Pure Green Sweat Bee, Southern Carpenter Bee 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Wet
Water use: Medium
Soil: Sand Loam
Soil pH: Acid
Resists: Wet soil
Habit: Rounded
Plant type: Shrub Tree

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.