Halesia carolina - 100-125 CM C20
Halesia carolina - 100-125 CM C20
Description
The Carolina silverbell (Halesia carolina) is an overhanging, picturesque large shrub with decorative, brown-yellow winged fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces white, bell-shaped flowers from April to May. The Carolina silverbell also has matt, egg-shaped, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 8 m and is approx. 8 m wide.
Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Halesia tetraptera.
Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament
* picturesque large shrub
* attractive yellow autumn colouring
Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Carolina silverbell are medium green, ovate, matt, alternate, serrated. Carolina silverbell is bright yellow in autumn.
Bark
Dark grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.
Spread
North America.
Frost hardiness
The Carolina silverbell has good frost hardiness.
Growth
Overhanging, picturesque.
Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.
Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.
Soil
Normal soil.
Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).
Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.
- Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.
Flower
The white, bell-shaped flowers appear from April to May.
Fruit
The brown-yellow fruits of Halesia carolina are particularly decorative. These appear from August. Adhere for a very long time.
Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park
Root
Halesia carolina is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.

- Article number25
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EAN codeHACAROLI-2100125C20
- Latin nameHalesia carolina
- catalogLandscape shop