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Carolina Silverbell
Halesia tetraptera or Halesia carolina
Carolina Silverbell form
Size:
Size: small
Small
Size: medium
Medium

Large
Exposure/ Light Requirements:
Full Shade not required.
Full Shade
Full Sun required.
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade required.
Partial Sun/Shade
Pests and Problems:

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease


Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9 
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Mature Height: 20-35 Feet
Features: White, bell-shaped flowers in spring offer mild interest; yellow to yellow green autumn color.
Culture: Full sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soil; prefers slightly acid soil.
Mature Form: Rounded, often low branched
Native To: United States
Soil Conditions:
Dry
Soil condition: Moist, Well-DrainedMoist, Well-Drained
Wet
Tolerance:
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Salt
Soil Compaction
Wet Sites
Tolerance: WindWind
Uses:
Use for: Massing.Massing
Use for: Patio.Patio
Screen
Use for: Shade.Shade
Use for: Specimen.Specimen
Street
Wind Break
Foliage Color: Green
 
Fall Foliage Color: Green
Yellow
 
Additional Notes: Often found in the wild as an understory tree growing in the shade of larger trees.