Halesia carolina
Carolina Silverbell
White, pendulous, bell-shaped flowers bloom profusely in spring before the foliage emerges. Flowers carpet the ground as they drop from the tree. This low-branched tree has dark, yellow-green foliage in summer changing to yellow in fall.
A beautiful small native tree at home in shrub borders or woodland settings. Excellent understory tree that provides nesting sites and pollen/nectar for pollinators.
- Native ornamental flowering tree
- Attractive yellow fall color
- Bell-shaped white flowers in spring
Classification by Use
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Landscape Characteristics
• | Flowers |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Halesia carolina
Grow in rich, well-drained, moist, acidic soil that is high in organic matter. Sun or semi-shade. Becomes chlorotic in high pH soils.