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

  • Category: Tree, Native
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-8
  • Height: 20-40 ft
  • Spread: 20-35 ft
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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.