Common Name

Carolina Silverbell

Scientific Name

Halesia carolina

A small tree with somewhat white-striped bark, a spreading, open crown, and drooping, bell-shaped, white flowers in May. The downward pointing flowers are partially hidden by the foliage and are best viewed from below. The wood serves as good lumber, but is of limited supply. Height: 20-40’ Spread: 15-30’

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Phylum: Tracheophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • Order: Ericales
  • Family: Styracaceae
  • Genus: Halesia
  • Species: Halesia carolina
Habitat

Forest, Wetland

Distribution

Native and restricted to a few states in the southeastern United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and South Carolina

Abundance

Common

Activity Time

Diurnal

Diet

Behavior

Ecological Role

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Threats & Impacts

Notes