Carolina Silverbell
Halesia tetraptera

Also called the Common Silverbell, this small deciduous tree is native to the southeastern United States and can grow up to 10 m tall. Trees produce many pendulous white bell-shaped flowers during a short period in the spring.

Habitat:Hardwood forests, streambanks.
Growth Habit:Deciduous tree, growing about 9-12 m tall.
Bloom Time:Spring.
Presence in US:AL AR DC GA IL IN KY MD MI MO NC NJ NY OH OK PA RI SC TN TX VA WV
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