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Emerald Pagoda Japanese Snowbell

Styrax japonicus 'Emerald Pagoda'

$945.00 USD
Sale price  $945.00 USD Regular price 

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Creamy, bell-shaped blooms that hang like little lanterns, a graceful small tree with quiet, elegant charm

FEATURES: 

  • Creamy-white, bell-shaped flowers that dangle in late spring like tiny chandeliers
  • Refined, layered branching with a soft, garden-friendly silhouette
  • Glossy green foliage that stays fresh and polished through summer
  • Fall color in clear yellow tones for a bright, gentle autumn finish
  • Perfect for patios and paths where blooms can be admired from below
  • Lovely understory tree for part shade and protected garden spaces
  • Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
  • Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.

Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip: 

This tree rewards “close placement.” Put it where you’ll actually experience it, near seating, steps, or a path, and keep the underplanting low so the bell blooms stay visible. Add a groundcover with a clean texture (like pachysandra or sweet woodruff) and the whole scene feels calm, intentional, and quietly elevated.

Growth Facts

Hardiness Zone 5-8
Mature Height 15-20' tall
Mature Width 10-15' wide
Exposure Full Sun/Part Shade
Spacing 10-15' apart

Why Plant Emerald Pagoda Japanese Snowbell?

This is a “lean in and look closer” kind of tree, and that’s exactly why people fall in love with it. Emerald Pagoda produces creamy-white bell flowers that hang beneath the branches in late spring, so the best view is from below, strolling along a path, sitting on the patio, or looking out a window. It’s elegant without being fussy, with glossy foliage that stays neat through summer and a branching habit that feels light and composed. In fall, the leaves shift to clear yellow, adding a soft glow before winter.

How to use Emerald Pagoda Japanese Snowbell in the landscape?

Plant it near a walkway, patio, or entry where you’ll naturally pass beneath the canopy and enjoy the dangling blooms at eye level. It’s beautiful as an understory tree in part shade, especially in courtyards and sheltered garden rooms where wind is minimal and the flowers can hang undisturbed. Use it as a focal point in a mixed border, pairing it with ferns, hostas, and hydrangeas for a layered, woodland-inspired look. If you’re designing for atmosphere, place it where evening light can filter through the canopy, it creates a soft, romantic feel without needing any extra effort.

How Does Shipping Work?

Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.

*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.

Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.

Shipping Delays:

From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.

How Does Sizing Work?

The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)

Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.

All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!

See the size guides below.

How Trees are Shipped
Size 4XL D Trees Size 3XL C Trees Size 2XL B Trees Size XL A Trees Size LARGE AA Trees

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