HALESIA
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HALESIA
Commonly known as Mountain silverbell, Snowdrop tree
All flower APR-MAY
Genus of 5 species of deciduous trees and shrubs found in woodland, at woodland margins and on riverbanks in eastern China and southeastern USA.
A dispute about the naming of the American species has never been resolved.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
H. tetraptera var. monticola -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
USA (Northern Carolina, Arkansas). -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousTapered, downy, mid-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long turning yellow in autumn.
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White
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped, 3cm (1¼in) long
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BorderSuitable for the back of a large border
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
12m (39ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous shrub or small tree. Flowers before or with the leaves followed by 4-winged green fruit.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
shelter from cold winds. -
Partial shade
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Conical
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Mature Size12m (39ft)
8m (26ft)
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Halesia Growing Guide
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