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    Halesia tetraptera ssp. monticola

    Also Known As

    • Halesia monticola
    • Silver Bell

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 80'-90'
    • W: 40'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9a

    Halesia tetraptera ssp. monticola plant details

    Halesia tetraptera ssp. monticola is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Halesia tetraptera ssp. monticola

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: styracaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 0 - 40 FT - wide, 80 FT - 90 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: distinctive bark, fragrant, shade tree, small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Halesia tetraptera ssp. monticola

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9a
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?Loveliest of them all is the Mtn. Silverbell,...distinct in its larger flowers and leaves...enchanting flowers swing in the chill spring airs,...80-90' above the forest floor...a rare and noble hardwood? (Peattie). S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Halesia tetraptera ssp. monticola plant

    How to Grow Halesia tetraptera ssp. monticola

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Halesia tetraptera subsp. monticola 'Arnold Pink'

    aka Halesia carolina 'Arnold Pink', Halesia monticola 'Arnold Pink', Arnold Pink Mountain Silverbell, Pink Silver Bells

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-40'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Halesia tetraptera subsp. monticola 'Arnold Pink' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Halesia tetraptera

    aka Halesia carolina, Carolina Silverbell, Snowdrop Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 25'-40'

    Width: 25'-30'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Halesia tetraptera flower, form by Chrumps
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    Halesia diptera var. magniflora

    aka Two Winged Silver Bell

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 20'

    Width: 20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Halesia diptera var. magniflora flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Halesia tetraptera 'Rosea'

    aka Pink Silverbell

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-9a

    Size

    Height: 20'-40'

    Width: 20'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Halesia tetraptera 'Rosea' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Halesia tetraptera 'UConn Wedding Bells'

    aka Halesia tetraptera 'Wedding Bells', Silver Bell

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'

    Width: 10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Halesia tetraptera 'UConn Wedding Bells' flower by Forestfarm
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