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  • HALESIA carolina
    HALESIA carolina
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    HALESIA carolina

    Commonly known as Carolina silverbell, Snowdrop tree

    Clusters of 2-6 bell-shaped white flowers hang in profusion from the branches. Tough 4-winged fruit remain on tree in autumn
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £20.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    5 to 7.5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £45.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
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    • Good to know
      H. tetraptera
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern USA.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      mid-green leaves to 16cm (6in) long turning yellow in autumn.
    • White
    • Bell/Lantern
      Bell-shaped 2cm (¾in) long
    • Border
      Suitable for the back of a large border
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Elliptic
    • Ovate
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      10m (33ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Spreading shrub or small tree. Pendent flowers just before the leaves emerge.
    • 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.

    • 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)
    • Scented flowers
      Delicately scented.
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich.
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      shelter from cold winds.
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        10m (33ft)
       
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    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
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