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Halesia tetraptera Crushed Velvet™

Scientific Name: Halesia tetraptera 'JFS-PN2Legacy'

Also Known As

  • Halesia Crushed Velvet™
  • Crushed Velvet™ Silverbells

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 15'-20'
  • W: 12'-15'

planting zones

  • 4a-9a

Halesia tetraptera Crushed Velvet™ plant details

Halesia tetraptera Crushed Velvet™ is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Halesia tetraptera Crushed Velvet™

Plant type: tree
Plant family: styracaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Halesia tetraptera Crushed Velvet™

USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wavy, bluish-green foliage inspired the crushed velvet image for the name of this compact (to 20't x 15'w) E.U.S. native tree. PSh-Sh/M/acid

Gardening facts about Halesia tetraptera Crushed Velvet™ plant

How to Grow Halesia tetraptera Crushed Velvet™

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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