HALESIA TETRAPTERA (syn CAROLINA)-Carolina silverbell

Halesia tetraptera Mountain Silverbell »  Longevity »  Elegant blooms »  Native charm »  Versatile growth »  Fall color American Beauties Native Plants Category:Tree Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants Hardiness Zone:4-8 Height:10-40 ft Spread:25-35 ft Bloom Color:Pink Shades, White Shades Mountain Silverbell is a small, graceful understory tree or shrub that typically grows up to 60 feet tall, adorned with delicate white or pinkish bell-shaped flowers that dangle from its twiggy branches in spring. These charming blooms are followed by unique four-winged fruits that turn tan and add interest in the fall. The bark of young trees is attractively striped, maturing into a pattern of white furrows between gray-brown plates. Its deciduous leaves are dark yellow-green in summer, transitioning to a bright yellow in autumn.