Carolina Silverbell

Carolina Silverbell

Halesia carolina

Least Concern

Quick Facts

Kingdom: Plantae
Abundance: Common
Habitat: Forest, Wetland

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

Scientific Name

Halesia carolina

Common Name

Carolina Silverbell
Plant Type
Tree
Foliage
Deciduous
Flowering Season
April-May
No behavior or ecology information available for this species.

Habitat Types

Forest
Wetland

Geographic Distribution

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

Local Abundance

Common

Conservation Status

Least Concern

This species is widespread and abundant. No immediate threat to survival.

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