Styrax shiraianus

In cultivation for many years, this Japanese large shrub or small tree remains a rarity. The unusual looking obovate or orbicular leaves are coarsely toothed or lobed in the upper half and downy beneath. Short densely hairy racemes of white funnel shaped flowers are seen in June. For good, moist, lime free soil in sun or semi-shade. I've seen this in woodland understory in Kyushu, Japan.