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HALESIA
Commonly known as 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.
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Good to know
Named after Stephen Hales, (1677-1761) English physiologist, chemist and inventor. Grown for their pendent, bell-shaped flowers, winged fruits and autumn colour. There is widespread dispute over the distinctiveness of these species. -
Place of origin
Eastern China, southeastern USA. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduous
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Tall Shrub
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Tree
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