Trees

Styrax japonicus 'Pink Chimes'

Pink Chimes Japanese snowbell

Pink Chimes Japanese snowbell. Photo: Photo by David J. Stang / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Pink Chimes brings a delicate display of pale pink bells beneath its branches in early summer. Dark red calyces and glossy green leaves sharpen the contrast, while gently drooping young branches soften the outline. This spreading small tree or large shrub is particularly effective where the hanging flowers can be admired from below.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Size: Height: 2.5–4 m within the RHS 5–10-year maturity estimate · Width: 2.5–4 m in the same estimate
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zone 5
Bloom: Pale pink bells in early summer

Sizes & prices

#10$189.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Use: Ornamental flowering specimen
Form: Spreading, young branches slightly weeping
Growth rate: Moderate species-level rate
Fruit / litter: Small gray-green, olive-like fruits follow flowers; seedlings may volunteer.
Major issues: Usually few serious pests; heat, drought and drying wind are concerns.

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Mixed nursery ratings: listed as resistant by Dancing Oaks, but not by B.B. Barns; browsing remains possible.
Drought: Species performs poorly in drought; keep roots consistently moist.
Wet soil: Moist, acidic soil with good drainage is required.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Bees

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Glossy dark green; deciduous

Growing & care

Soil: Moist, well-drained, acid to neutral loam; shelter from cold drying wind
Pruning: If shaping is needed, prune in winter; retain horizontal branches to display the hanging flowers.

Sources & photo credits

Royal Horticultural Society

www.pflanz-es.de

Oregon State University

University of Minnesota Extension

NC State Extension

dancingoaks.com

B.B. Barns

Photo: Photo by David J. Stang / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; resized for web without enlargement. · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: Pink Chimes Japanese snowbell. Photo: Photo by David J. Stang / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; resized for web without enlargement.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.