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HALESIA monticola
Commonly known as Mountain silverbell, Snowdrop tree
Larger leaves and flowers than H. carolina
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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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Height12m (39ft)
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Spread8m (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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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Full sunshelter from cold winds.
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Partial shade
HALESIA monticola
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowH. tetraptera var. monticolaPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originUSA (Northern Carolina, Arkansas).Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeBell/LanternBell-shaped, 3cm (1¼in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginSerrulate
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to acid soil
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Tree ShapeConical
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Halesia Growing Guide
12m (39ft)
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8m (26ft) |
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20