Carolina Silverbell

Scientific Name
Halesia tetraptera or Halesia carolina
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

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Features

White, bell-shaped flowers in spring offer mild interest; yellow to yellow green autumn color.

Culture

Full sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soil; prefers slightly acid soil.

Notes

Often found in the wild as an understory tree growing in the shade of larger trees.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
20.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
35.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Rounded, often low branched

Native Regions, Text

United States

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Carolina Silverbell form
picID
3576
Image
Carolina Silverbell leaves
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3577
Image
Carolina Silverbell flowers
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3578
Image
Carolina Silverbell fruit
picID
3579
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
216