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Halesia carolina

Snowdrop Tree, Carolina Silverbell

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

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.