Halesia carolina
Snowdrop Tree, Carolina Silverbell
Description
This pyramidal shrub or tree will grow anywhere from 12-50' tall and has deciduous yellow/green leaves with white flowers that bloom in the spring.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25', 25-40', 40-60'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium, High, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Lawn, Patio
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.