Halesia carolina

North America.

Overhanging, picturesque.

The deciduous leaves of Carolina silverbell are medium green, ovate, matt, alternate, serrated. Carolina silverbell is bright yellow in autumn.

Dark grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The white, bell-shaped flowers appear from April to May.

The brown-yellow fruits of Halesia carolina are particularly decorative. These appear from August. Adhere for a very long time.

Halesia carolina is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

The Carolina silverbell has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- Excess water must be able to drain off easily; waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).