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Halesia carolina - Carolina Silverbell

Halesia carolina
Carolina Silverbell, Mountain Silverbell, Little Silverbell

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Large bush, very decorative with its numerous hanging white bells and its green leaves turning yellow in autumn.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
6 m
Spread at maturity
8 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Halesia carolina is a large hardy bush that bears numerous and beautiful white bells before the foliage appears.

 

Called the Silverbell Tree, it has leaves that are 10cm (3.9in) long, ovate, alternate, finely dentate, medium green turning yellow in autumn. In May, numerous 2cm (0.8in) long, drooping, white four-petalled bells form along the length of the branches. They are followed by 4cm (1.6in) long winged fruits that are green.

Halesia carolina can reach a height of 6m (19ft 8in). It thrives in acidic, sandy, rich, moist, light soil in sunny or partially shaded positions and sheltered from winds. Pruning is not necessary except to remove any dead or diseased branches.

Also known as the Snowdrop Tree, enjoy its elegance as a standalone in a short grass meadow or combine it with rhododendrons, witch hazels, Styrax, camellias, or Pieris that have the same cultivation requirements.

 

Tips: Halesias appreciate a humid environment during their growth, shower the foliage of young plants after a very hot day.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 6 m
Spread at maturity 8 m
Habit spreading
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to June
Flower size 4 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Halesia

Species

carolina

Family

Styracaceae

Other common names

Carolina Silverbell, Mountain Silverbell, Little Silverbell

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference9657

Planting and care

Halesia carolina is planted in autumn in a fresh, acidic and light soil in a sunny or semi-shaded position. Mix 1/3 heath soil and 1/3 coarse sand with your garden soil. Water abundantly and mulch the soil with pine bark to retain freshness and moisture. Trim the shoots after flowering, just to balance the branches and remove dead or diseased wood. Shower the foliage after a very hot day.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Ericaceous, free-draining, humus-rich

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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