Accepted Symbol
STAM4
Symbol
STAM4
Scientific Name
Styrax Americanus
Common Name
American Snowbell
Category
Dicot
Genus
Styrax
Family
Styracaceae
Family Symbol
STYRAC
Family Common Name
Storax Family
Ecology and Taxonomy Data
Orders
Liliales
Subclass
Liliidae
Class
Liliopsida
Division
Magnoliophyta
Superdivision
Spermatophyta
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Kingdom
Plantae
Itis Tsn
42750
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Forb/herb
Native Status
L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Morphology/Physiology
Bloat
None
Coppice Potential
No
Fall Conspicuous
Yes
Fire Resistance
No
Flower Color
White
Flower Conspicuous
No
Foliage Color
Green
Foliage Porosity Summer
Porous
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fruit Conspicuous
No
Height At Base Age
15
Maximum Feet
10
Height
No
Mature Feet
No
Leaf Retention
No
Lifespan
None
Low Growing Grass
No
Resprout Ability
None
Growth Data
Adapted To Coarse Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Medium Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Fine Textured Soils
No
Anaerobic Tolerance
Low
Cold Stratification Required
Yes
Drought Tolerance
Low
Frost Free Days
207
Ph Minimum
4.5
Ph Maximum
8.5
Planting Density Per Acre
1280
Maximum
2560
Precipitation Minimum
16
Precipitation Maximum
70
Salinity Tolerance
Intermediate
Shade Tolerance
-16
Reproduction Data
Bloom Period
Spring
Fruit Seed Period Begin
Summer
Fruit Seed Period End
Fall
Fruit Seed Persistence
No
Propogated By Bare Root
No
Propogated By Bulbs
No
Propogated By Container
No
Propogated By Corms
No
Propogated By Cuttings
Yes
Propogated By Seed
No
Propogated By Sod
No
Propogated By Sprigs
No
Propogated By Tubers
No
Small Grain
No
Sustainibility Data
Berry Nut Seed Product
No
Christmas Tree Product
No
Fodder Product
No
Lumber Product
No
Naval Store Product
No
Nursery Stock Product
No
Palatable Human
No
Post Product
No
Pulpwood Product
No
Veneer Product
No
