Like little eggs wearing a green cap, the fruit remains on the tree from August to November. With under lighting they brighten any dark area of the lawn.

Yet another desirable feature is styrax bark--handsome gray-brown and smooth overlaid with irregular, orange brown interlacing fissures, great for winter interest.

When planted close to a walk or driveway, the low spreading branches can be pruned to form an upright, vase-like shape tree. Styrax grows in full sun or partial shade in well drained soil.