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Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of North Carolina

Bigleaf Snowbell (Styrax grandifolius)

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Bigleaf Snowbell (Styrax grandifolius) flowers

Bigleaf Snowbell is an uncommon small tree found in the understory of mature hardwood forests. Named grandifolius for its very large, round leaves.

Mason Farm, Chapel Hill, NC 5/2/09.

Bigleaf Snowbell (Styrax grandifolius) flowers

Chapel Hill, NC 5/2/09.

Bigleaf Snowbell (Styrax grandifolius) flowers

Chapel Hill, NC 5/2/09.

Bigleaf Snowbell (Styrax grandifolius)

Mason Farm, Orange Co., NC 5/3/08.

Bigleaf Snowbell (Styrax grandifolius) flowers

White, bell-shaped flowers appear in early May.

Orange Co., NC 5/3/08.

Bigleaf Snowbell (Styrax grandifolius)

The leaves are much larger and broader than those of the American Snowbell (Styrax americanus), which occurs in the Coastal Plain.

Mason Farm, Orange Co., NC 5/5/2003.

Bigleaf Snowbell (Styrax grandifolius)

Orange Co., NC 5/5/2003.

Bigleaf Snowbell (Styrax grandifolius) bark

Bark of a large stem.

Orange Co., NC 5/5/2003.

Bigleaf Snowbell (Styrax grandifolius) bark

Orange Co., NC 5/3/08.

More information:
Texas Native Plants Database
Trees of Alabama and the Southeast

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