Technical Abstract: A Japanese snowbell (Styrax japonicus) cultivar was released in 2011 by the U.S. National Arboretum. ‘Spring Showers’ was selected from a group of open-pollinated seedlings for its delayed bud break, which allows it to escape damage from late spring freezes. It has grown to 12 ft tall and 8 ft wide in 10 years. In mid to late spring, it is covered with white, fragrant, ¾ inch diameter flowers that hang below the foliage. ‘Spring Showers’ is cold hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8 and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is well suited for use as a specimen plant or in mixed borders. Because of its delayed bud break, ‘Spring Showers’ is particularly useful in areas that are frequently subject to late spring freezes. ‘Spring Showers’ is an attractive selection with dark green, lustrous foliage, upright growth habit and heavy flower production