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Tree identification #750948

Asked May 19, 2021, 6:24 PM EDT

This flowering and very fragrant tree is in bloom now in Tigard, OR Can you tell me what it is?

Washington County Oregon

Expert Response

Snowbell, Styrax are lovely trees covered with white blooms now. More information is available at the Oregon State Landscape Plants page here.

Japanese snowbell or fragrant snowbell? The pages give descriptions and images, but your nose is the easiest way to tell which the tree is when it's in bloom.

Jacki D., Master Gardener Diagnostician Volunteer (Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas Counties) Oregon State University Extension Service Volunteer Metro Master Gardeners (http://metromastergardeners.org/) Replied May 20, 2021, 12:57 PM EDT
Ah, thanks so much, Jacki! It's been driving me crazy!

Marci

On Thu, May 20, 2021 at 9:57 AM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied May 20, 2021, 1:19 PM EDT

The seed-set can be heavy, meaning lots of babies underneath. You might collect seed or ask owner for seedlings. They are often available in area nurseries in stock or by special order.

Jacki D., Master Gardener Diagnostician Volunteer (Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas Counties) Oregon State University Extension Service Volunteer Metro Master Gardeners (http://metromastergardeners.org/) Replied May 20, 2021, 1:39 PM EDT
Oooh, thanks for that! I assume they need lots of sun though, of which I am sorely lacking.

On Thu, May 20, 2021 at 10:39 AM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied May 20, 2021, 3:11 PM EDT

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