Silver Bell,Snowdrop Tree. A conical tree with mid-green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Clusters of pendent bell-shaped white flowers, tinged pink, just before the leaves. Followed by four winged green fruit. Max Height 12m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Halesia monticola var. vestita
A conical tree with mid-green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Clusters of pendent bell-shaped white flowers, tinged pink, just before the leaves. Followed by four winged green fruit.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Halesia |
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Species | monticola |
Varietry | var. vestita |
Common Name | Silver Bell, Snowdrop Tree |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 12m |
Family | Styracaceae |
Spread | 8m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Broadly conical |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, May |
Colour Fruit | green |
Fruits When | June |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Woodland |
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