Silverbell, CarolinaHalesia tetraptera
Clustered white bell-shaped flowers adorn this small native tree in late April to early May. Can be single or multi-trunked with low, ascending branching. A very attractive flowering tree, especially against an evergreen background. Grows 30'-40' high with a 20' to 35' spread. Prefers rich, moist, well-drained acid soil. Sun or partial shade.
Zones 4 - 8
Hardiness Zones: Zones 4 - 8
The Carolina Silverbell can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
The Carolina Silverbell can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
Flowering Tree
Type of tree:
The Carolina Silverbell falls into the following type(s): Flowering Trees, Ornamental Trees, Shrubs
The Carolina Silverbell falls into the following type(s): Flowering Trees, Ornamental Trees, Shrubs
30' - 40' High
Mature Height:
The Carolina Silverbell grows to be 30' - 40' feet in height.
The Carolina Silverbell grows to be 30' - 40' feet in height.
20' - 35' Spread
Mature Spread:
The Carolina Silverbell has a spread of about 20' - 35' at full maturity.
The Carolina Silverbell has a spread of about 20' - 35' at full maturity.
Medium Growth
Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a medium growth rate. [More about this.]
This tree grows at a medium growth rate. [More about this.]
Full Sun
Sun:
This silverbell does well in full sun, partial shade.
This silverbell does well in full sun, partial shade.
Various Soils
Soil:
The Carolina Silverbell grows in acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, silty loam, well drained soils.
The Carolina Silverbell grows in acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, silty loam, well drained soils.
Rounded Shape
Shape:
This silverbell has rounded shape.
This silverbell has rounded shape.
More Info
The Carolina Silverbell can be expected to grow in the zones shown on this map.
Description:
Clustered white bell-shaped flowers adorn this small native tree in late April to early May. Can be single or multi-trunked with low, ascending branching. A very attractive flowering tree, especially against an evergreen background. Grows 30'-40' high with a 20' to 35' spread. Prefers rich, moist, well-drained acid soil. Sun or partial shade.