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    Halesia diptera

    Also Known As

    • Southern Silverbell
    • Two-Winged Silverbell

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 20'-30'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Halesia diptera plant details

    Halesia diptera is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Halesia diptera

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: styracaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: fragrant, small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Halesia diptera

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Related to H. carolina,?the silver bells of this charming little understory tree shine...upon the airs of a southern April? (Peattie); slightly larger flowers on a slightly smaller, though less hardy, plant. PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Halesia diptera plant

    How to Grow Halesia diptera

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • 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 ssp. monticola

    aka Halesia monticola, Silver Bell

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-9a

    Size

    Height: 80'-90'

    Width: 40'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Halesia tetraptera ssp. monticola bark by Plant Image Library
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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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