HALESIA

Commonly known as Silverbell, Snowdrop tree

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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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  • Deciduous
  • Tall Shrub
  • Tree
  • Additional Features
    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 fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Halesia Growing Guide

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HALESIA carolina

HALESIA carolina

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

 
Small
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£20.00 each 
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Large
£55.00 each 
HALESIA monticola

HALESIA monticola

Mountain silverbell, Snowdrop tree

larger leaves and flowers than H. carolina

 
£30.00 each 
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