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Halesia carolina - Carolina Silverbell
Family Styracaceae
Botanical Name Halesia carolina
Common Name Carolina Silverbell
Size 30 - 40' tall by 20 - 35' wide.
Hardiness Zone 4 - 8(9)
Culture Prefers rich, well-drained, moist, acid, high organic soils.
Ornamental Value Delicate, bell-like flowers in April, interesting seedpods, yellow fall color.
Landscape Use For native /naturalized situations, woodland borders, lawn specimen.
Key Identifying Characteristics Leaves are alternate, simple, ovate oblong; fruits are oblong with 4 wings, stems exfoliage with age.
Notable Cultivars 'Rosea'
Campus Location Ag: South Woody Garden
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