How to Grow and Care for Silverbells

Carolina Silverbell (Halesia tetraptera) is a small deciduous tree that can grow to be 10 m tall. Carolina Silverbell is native to the southeastern United States. This species is often cultivated as an ornamental tree.

Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina) is native to the southeastern United States. You’ll see its white flowers on mountain slopes at lower elevations, as well as along streams beds. The genus name of “Halesia” is in honor of the Reverend Stephen Hales, an English inventor and chemist.

Two-wing silverbell produces striking clusters of white flowers that look like drooping bells during the spring. This tree got its common name from its characteristic two-winged fruit. The two-wing silverbell mostly thrives in swampy areas and near streams and riverbanks and its fruit is enjoyed by squirrels.