Halesia tetraptera var. monticola 'Rosea' (Rose Mountain Silverbell)


Botanical Information

FamilyStyracaceae
GenusHalesia
Speciestetraptera
Varietymonticola
Cultivar'Rosea'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-10 - (-20)
Temperature (°F)-23 - (-26)
Height6 - 9 m
Spread6 - 9 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright and spreading.
CultivationFull sun to partial-shade. Moist, well-drained and organic loam with a pH of 6.8 .
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionThe bark peels off in large, flat scales.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionThe buds are long and skinny.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are alternate, serrate, oval-shaped is 5 - 10 cm long.
Flower DescriptionShowy flowers that appear in 3 are weeping and bell-like.
Fruit DescriptionOval and 2.5 - 7.5 cm in size.
Colour DescriptionThe bark and buds are brown. The leaves are pale green and yellow in autumn. The flowers are pink. The fruit is yellow.
Texture DescriptionThe buds appear to be soft. The fruit has a dry and hard texture

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