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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Halesia carolina L.
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Carolina Silverbell
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Styracaceae
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6-7
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deciduous tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Low branched tree-several spreading branches, rounded crown.
ADAPTABILITY:
Requires acid, moist, well drained soil. Sun or part shade.
FUNCTIONS:
Small shade or patio tree, naturalizing.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Few serious problems.
NATIVE RANGE:
Southeastern United States, Arkansas native plant
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 4-9
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
Some call this H. tetraptera, recent taxonomic work indicates this is a synonym. Halesia diptera
is also a desirable flowering tree, ssp. magniflora is well-adapted for use in the southeastern United States.
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