snowbell

[ snoh-bel ]

noun

1. a small tree belonging to the genus Styrax, of the storax family, having simple, alternate leaves and showy white bell-shaped flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of snowbell¹

snow + bell ¹

Example Sentences

The property’s 2.7 acres are lush with unusual trees, such as Japanese snowbell and weeping huckleberry.

From New York Times

Framing the front entrance to the yard stand tall, fragrant snowbell trees, Styrax obassia, with big, heart-shaped leaves.

From Seattle Times

The largest bed is planted full of spring bulbs, like daffodils, tulips and grape hyacinths, adding vibrant color to the landscape before the maples and snowbell trees open their leaves and come into full bloom.

From Seattle Times

Whither the Japanese snowbell tree, or the Arnold Promise witch hazel or sedum Autumn Joy?

From Washington Post

Free from my garden with its Japanese snowbell tree?

From The Guardian