Silverbell, Carolina
Halesia 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.
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Purchase InfoZones 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. VIEW MAP
Flowering Tree
Type of tree:
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.
20' - 35' Spread
Mature Spread:
The Carolina Silverbell has a spread of about 20' - 35' at full maturity.
Medium Growth
Full Sun
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Sun:
This silverbell does well in full sun, partial shade.
Sun:
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.
Rounded Shape
Shape:
This silverbell has rounded shape.
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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.