Carolina Silverbell
Scientific Name
Halesia carolina
Particularly Attractive To
Geographical Considerations
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Hardiness Zones
4a to 8b
This is a native Florida plant.
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Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Carolina Silverbell grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained to Medium Drained
Soil pH
Acid to Slightly Alkaline (4.5-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Trees - Large
Plant Shape
- Upright
- Round
Leaf Persistence
Carolina Silverbell is Deciduous
Spread
15-30 feet
Height
20-40 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Fine
Flower Size
Small
Flower Month
- March
- April
- May
Flower Color
- White
Additional Detail
Showy, white, spring flowers; yellow fall foliage with attractive yellow fruit; understory tree that does best in rich, organic soil; water during drought and avoid compacted soils. Yellow fruit. | Pests/Diseases: none serious
