Scientific Name
Halesia tetraptera var. monticola

Common Name
Mountain silverbell

Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Rapid
Site Requirements: Sun to shade; range of soil types; can withstand urban conditions
Texture: Medium
Form: Conical; single or double leaders
Height: 30 to 80’
Width:  --
Leaf: 7" alternate, simple leaves; pale yellow fall color
Flower/Fruit: 1" light pink bell like flowers on pendulous branches in spring; 1 to 2", 4-winged brown pods
Comments: Easy to transplant; cast light shade; sometime listed as H. monticola
Cultivars: --
 


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