Halesia carolina
- Shrub
- 2-3 m high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Notable autumn colour
- Very hardy
Elegant small tree with graceful, bell-shaped white flowers in spring. Later, it forms decorative, winged fruits. It prefers nutritious, acidic to neutral, cooler soil in sun to partial shade. It attracts bees. Soft green foliage with a beautiful yellow autumn color.
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Planting density
Plant about 1 - 2 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 200 - 300 cm |
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| Flowering time | April - June |
| Flower colour | white |
| Growth habit | wide, ascending |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade |
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| Moisture | average, moist |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Halesia carolina |
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| Genus | Halesia |
| Family | Asteraceae |
