Silver Bell,Snowdrop Tree. A spreading tree with mid-green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Clusters of pendent bell-shaped white flowers just before the leaves. followed by four winged green fruit. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Halesia carolina
A spreading tree with mid-green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Clusters of pendent bell-shaped white flowers just before the leaves. followed by four winged green fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Halesia |
|---|---|
| Species | carolina |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Silver Bell, Snowdrop Tree |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 8m |
| Family | Styracaceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| 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 |
| Toxicity | |
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