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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[78, 113, 200]. It takes 18 months to germinate[113]. Warm stratifying the seed for 2 - 3 months at 14 - 25°c then cold stratifying for 2 - 3 months at 0 - 5°c can reduce the germination time. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of greenwood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, May/June in a frame. Roots in 28 days. A fair percentage[78]. Layering in early spring as the buds break. Takes 12 months. High percentage[78].

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