Japanese Snowbells: A Graceful Addition to Ohara Ikebana Arrangements
Styrax japonicus, commonly known as the Japanese snowbell, is captivating growers and gardeners alike with its delicate, bell-shaped blooms and elegant arching branches. This compact ornamental tree is not only a standout in the landscape but also a striking material for Ikebana. In Ohara School arrangements—especially Heika, Moribana, and Hana-kanade—flowering branches like the Japanese snowbell offer a poetic expression of seasonal transition, movement, and the beauty of intersecting lines. Learn why this understated tree deserves a place in both your garden and your flower container.
