
Halesia diptera
Halesia diptera
Two-winged silverbell is a beautiful native understory tree from the southeastern United States, producing cascading white bell-shaped flowers in spring before the leaves emerge. It thrives in moist, humus-rich, well-draining soil and prefers partial shade, making it an ideal candidate for woodland garden settings. Once established, it is relatively low-maintenance and provides excellent wildlife habitat and seasonal interest.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 300″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
120″
Flowers
white
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Thoroughly To Moisten The Root Zone, Then Allow The Top 2 Inches Of Soil To Dry Before Watering Again
Soil pH
6 – 8
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 200″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 6, 2020 by Maarten Vanhove (cc-by-sa)
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