Halesia tetraptera Silver-bell tree (Styracaceae) Deciduous tree

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Halesia tetraptera
Silver-bell tree
Deciduous tree
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The Halesia tetraptera plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Virginia to Florida, west to Oklahoma. It is a member of the Styracaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Silver-bell tree. Some home gardeners know the variety as H. carolina.

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Latin Name:  Halesia tetraptera
Common Name:  Silver-bell tree
Family:  Styracaceae
Author:  Ellis.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  8   Mature Width:  10

Habitat:  Moist woods along the sides of streams in the mountains[43, 184].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a sunny sheltered position and a deep moist sandy soil[1, 11]. Succeeds in most moist soils[184] and in most positions[11] so long as they are well-drained[202]. Requires a lime-free soil[200]. Dormant plants are hardy to about -25°c[184]. A very ornamental plant[1, 11], it has a moderate rate of growth and lives about 100 years[229]. It can flower when only 1.2 metres tall[113]. The flowers have a delicate sweet perfume[245]. The sub-species H. tetraptera monticola forms a tree about 24 metres tall. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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