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Halesia caroliniana (Carolina silverbell)

Halesia caroliniana

White bell-shaped flowers in May profusely borne along the branchlets. Dry winged fruits in fall. Prefers rich, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Nice small tree for the shrub and woodland borders – especially with an evergreen background. Looks gorgeous amongst your favorite spring ephemerals. If you haven’t seen the ones blooming at Leach Research Station, you are missing out. Ohio Native.

Size: 20 –30 feet

Value: Flower, Fruit, Native to Eastern North America

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