Bigleaf Snowbell (Styrax grandifolius)

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Bigleaf Snowbell is an uncommon small tree found in the understory of mature hardwood forests. Named grandifolius for its very large, round leaves.

Mason Farm, Chapel Hill, NC 5/2/09.

	Chapel Hill, NC 5/2/09.
	Chapel Hill, NC 5/2/09.

Mason Farm, Orange Co., NC 5/3/08.

White, bell-shaped flowers appear in early May.

Orange Co., NC 5/3/08.

The leaves are much larger and broader than those of the American Snowbell (Styrax americanus), which occurs in the Coastal Plain.

Mason Farm, Orange Co., NC 5/5/2003.

Orange Co., NC 5/5/2003.

Bark of a large stem.

Orange Co., NC 5/5/2003.

Orange Co., NC 5/3/08.