Species

Styrax japonica

Family

Styracaeae

Campus Location

Sid Snyder bioswales

Native Range

Japan and China

Description

• Deciduous growing to 20-30 feet tall and 20-40 feet wide.
• No serious susceptibilities known.
• Landscape uses include specimen, patio, street and park plantings.

History and significance:
The resin from this tree is used in perfumes and certain types of incense. The wood is used to build Japanese bowed string instruments.

Other Resources

• Olmsted and the Washington State Capitol brochure
• Trees of the West Capitol Campus brochure
• Botanical Tours