UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS HORTICULTURE 3103 SUMMARY SHEET

SCIENTIFIC NAME
COMMON NAME
Halesia tetraptera Ellis.
Carolina Silverbell
PLANT FAMILY
SIZE GROUP
PLANT TYPE
Styracaceae
6-7
deciduous tree


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:
Formerly known as H. carolina.

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