Halesia carolina (Carolina Silverbell)
Botanical Information
| Family | Styracaceae |
| Genus | Halesia |
| Species | carolina |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Southeastern United States of America. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -34 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 20 |
| Height | 9 - 12 m |
| Spread | 6 - 10 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, acidic, organically rich soils in part shade. May be grown as a large, multi-stemmed shrub or trained as single trunk tree. |
| Pests | No serious insect or disease problems. Susceptible to chlorosis in high pH soils. |
| Leaf Description | Dull, finely toothed, dark yellowish-green, ovate-oblong leaves, 5-12 cm long, turn a somewhat attractive yellow in autumn. |
| Fruit Description | Four-winged, brownish, nut-like fruits appear in the autumn and often persist well into the winter. |
Photographs
Halesia carolina 'Arnold Pink'.