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Other common names Carolina silverbell Vestita Group
Synonyms Halesia 'Vestita' Halesia monticola var. vestita
Family Styracaceae
Genus Halesia are deciduous shrubs or small trees with simple, ovate leaves and pendent, bell-shaped white flowers followed by distinctive, winged fruits
Details H. carolina Vestita Group is a fast-growing medium-sized deciduous tree, often broad-crowned, with oval leaves turning yellow in autumn, and hanging, bell-shaped white flowers sometimes tinged pink, followed by 4-winged pale green fruits
Plant range E USA
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Bushy
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H5
Partial Shade
Aspect North-facing or East-facing or South-facing or West-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureWell-drained
SoilClay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Neutral
Ultimate height 8-12 metres
Ultimate spread 4-8 metres
Time to ultimate height 20-50 years
Cultivation Grow in lime-free, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade; suitable for woodlands
Propagation Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types Low Maintenance Architectural
Pruning Pruning group 1
Pests Generally pest free
Diseases Generally disease free
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