Halesia carolina

Also called Snowdrop Tree

AKA Halesia tetraptera
Upright-spreading broad rounded crown
Clusters of bell-shaped drooping white flowers
Oval light green leaves turn yellow in the fall
Four-winged brownish fruits become evident in autumn, persisting into winter
Interesting striated bark
Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
10-12 m

SPREAD:
5-6 m

Currently Unavailable

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grown as a tree or shrub, this attractive specimen is a good selection for a shrub border or woodland garden. Silverbells require a rich, organic, fertile, moist, well-drained soil with slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Partial Sun/Shade

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Average to Dry Soils

ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators

GROWTH RATE:
Medium
Slow

CRITTER:
Disease Resistant

ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
Juglan Tolerant
Decorative Winter Bark

FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring

HABIT:
Rounded

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
Yellow

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen
Woodland/woods edge

PH TOLERANCE:
Moderate (up to 7.5)
Low (up to 7.0)