Japanese snowbell

The Japanese snowbell, scientifically known as Styrax japonica, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to East Asia. It typically grows to about 9 meters (30 feet) tall and features alternate, short-stalked leaves. The plant is recognized for its white flowers, which are usually found in pendulous terminal clusters and have a five-lobed corolla. The term "snowbell" can refer to several plants within the Styrax genus. While Styrax japonica is specifically called the Japanese snowbell, the name "Japanese snowball" can also refer to a cultivated shrub (Viburnum plicatum) with large clusters of sterile flowers.123