Carolina silverbell

Halesia carolina

Halesia

Styracaceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 4–9

Carolina silverbell is a graceful flowering understory tree prized for its pendulous white bell-shaped blooms in spring. It prefers moist, well-drained acidic soil and partial shade that mimics its native woodland habitat. Water regularly during dry spells and mulch the root zone to retain moisture and keep roots cool.

Toxicity Warning

Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 48″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

180″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-14 Days • Water Deeply To Saturate The Root Zone, Then Allow The Top 2 Inches Of Soil To Dry Before Watering Again

Soil pH

4.7 – 7

Temperature

-25° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 48″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama

Arkansas

Florida

Georgia

Illinois

Indiana

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maryland

Michigan

Mississippi

New York

North Carolina

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

Rhode I.

South Carolina

Tennessee

Virginia

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Birds

Safety & Use

Toxic to dogs

Toxic to cats

Toxic to horses

Sources

Data: trefle, aspca

Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 30, 2021 by Faith Williams (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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