Arkansas Tree Database
Carolina Silverbell, Mountain Silverbell
Carolina Silverbell, Mountain Silverbell
Scientific name:
Halesia Tetraptera
Size:
30'-40' tall by 25'-30' wide
Leaves:
alternate, simple, 2"-5" long, finely toothed
Flowers:
white 1/2"-3/4" bell-shaped, dangling in clusters of 2-6
Fruit:
oblong capsule with 4 wings of equal size, reddish brown
Fall Interest:
yellow; deciduous
Culture:
partial shade; rich, well-drained, acidic soil
Disease/Insect:
Use:
patio tree, woodland understory tree, shrub border
Cultivars:
var. rosea and 'Arnold Pink' have pink flowers
Notes:
native to Arkansas
Resources:
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![Carolina silverbell bark on trunk](/static/gallery/img/Carolina_silverbell_bark_1.jpg)
![Carolina silverbell bark on trunk](/static/gallery/img/Carolina_silverbell_bark_2.jpg)
![Carolina silverbell flowers](/static/gallery/img/Carolina_silverbell_flower_1.jpg)
![Carolina silverbell flowers](/static/gallery/img/Carolina_silverbell_flower_2.jpg)
![Carolina silverbell flowers](/static/gallery/img/Carolina_silverbell_flower_3.jpg)
![Carolina silverbell foliage](/static/gallery/img/Carolina_silverbell_foliage_1.jpg)
![Carolina silverbell fruit, capsule with four wings](/static/gallery/img/Carolina_silverbell_fruit_1.jpg)
![Carolina silverbell fruit, capsule with four wings](/static/gallery/img/Carolina_silverbell_fruit_2.jpg)
![Carolina silverbell tree form](/static/gallery/img/Carolina_silverbell_tree_1.jpg)