Styrax obassia in bloom

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Decumbent Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6b) Apr 24, 2006

This is a tree I've grown from seeds. The young plants I have in pots are really cool. Big, round leaves, and now, for the first time, flowers, and a zig-zag growth habit. But I must say the one time I've seen this plant growing in the ground (at Spring Grove Arboretum), I was fairly disappointed. It looked kind of ratty. I now have one seedling planted in the ground, and sooner or later the others will follow, so I will hopefully find that the Spring Grove plant is just a poor example.

Scott

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Decumbent Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6b) Apr 24, 2006

Here's my second picture.

Scott

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Leftwood Saint Bonifacius, MN(Zone 4a) Apr 24, 2006

Very nice, Scott.

I have a couple seedlings of obassia from Seneca Hill Perennials. Seed comes from a mature tree there that is apparently in zone 4 temperature, but gobs more snow(a Great lake effect), and of course more humid winters in New York. This was the second winter for the little buggers, and so far so good. Winters here have been quite wimpy, but then again, with little snow.

Also have a couple Styrax americana, genotype from the Kankakee River area in IL. Jury is still out on them too.

Rick

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PrairieGirlZ5 Thornton, IL Apr 25, 2006

Scott - You take such beautiful pictures!

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kandlmidd Presque Isle, WI(Zone 3b) Apr 25, 2006

Yes I agree with Prairie girl. Much more that a mere "point and click", I'm guessing. Your timing is impeccable, it is as if the plant has been getting itself ready, sort of like a model prepares for a shoot. Finding this willing subject cannot be as easy as you make it out to be. Ken

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StarhillForest Illinois, IL(Zone 5b) Apr 25, 2006

Jeeez, Delinquent -- must be nice to have so much free time to devote to your artful photography!!! The rest of us are all commiserating here about our aches and pains and exhaustion. Come on back here and help me get some work done, you gentleman of leisure!

Guy S.

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Kevin_5 Elburn, IL(Zone 5a) Apr 25, 2006

Rick:

No winter hardiness issues for Styrax obassia here, but that Kankakee sourced S. americana has had dieback every year for me for the last 5 years. You can't tell after a few months of growth, and it would still flower, but your northerly clime might be too much. Don't get too attached!

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Ivy1 Mystic, CT(Zone 6b) May 04, 2006

I have an Obassia here in Ct. that is a stunner, both foliage and flower -wise. I am zone 5/6b according to differing maps and sources, but I think it is slightly warmer as we are near the shoreline. Pretty bark on it, too.

I used to live in Kankakee when I was little, but don't remember any Styrax.

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