Fall/Winter 2017

Trees to Consider:

Carolina Silverbell

Carolina Silverbell is a very attractive ornamental flowering tree, especially against an evergreen background. Native to the Eastern United States, this small-to medium-size deciduous tree blooms in the spring and has white, bell-shaped flowers that hang in clusters.

 

Latin Name: Halesia tetraptera

 

Common Name(s): Carolina silverbell

 

Tree Type: Ornamental; deciduous, flowering tree.

 

Sun and Water Requirements: It does well in full sun/partial shade and thrives in rich, well-drained soils containing abundant organic matter.

 

Expected growth: 30’ to 40’ feet in height.

 

Foliage: The deciduous leaves are elliptic and dark yellowish green in the summer, turning to yellow in the fall.

 

Flowers: The entire tree is often covered in inch-long, bell-shaped white flowers in the spring.

 

Other: This tree is resistant to most insects and diseases in our area.

 

Landscape Value: The Carolina Silverbell is interesting all year long. It has an attractive medium green foliage, pretty flowers, showy fruits, and exfoliating bark. It makes for a nice lawn or specimen tree with branches close to the ground. The bark shows off nicely with foliage removed from the lower branches. It is also a splendid tree to locate near a patio or deck and, when lit from below, can look very beautiful at night.