Halesia tetraptera
Carolina Silverbell
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Description:
Carolina Silverbell is a large shrub or medium tree with a rounded crown. Drooping clusters of showy, white, bell-shaped flowers bloom in early spring. The flowers are followed by four-winged fruits, which turn tan in the fall. This plant prefers moist, well-drained, organic soils, and grows well with Rhododendrons and Azaleas. Use it in the shrub border or woodland garden, as an accent tree near decks or patios, or as a specimen tree for the lawn.
Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Mountain Silverbell
Plant Type: Shrub, Tree
New Jersey Native: No
Bloom Times: Spring
Bloom Colors: White
Deer Resistance: Some
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Hummingbirds, Birds
Salt Tolerance: Low to None
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: Ridge & Valley - RV, Piedmont - P, Highland - H
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Partial Shade
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: Low
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 30 - 40 ft
Spread: 20 - 35 ft
Growth Rate: Medium-fast