Deciduous
Size:  35' H x 25' W
Flowers:  White, bell shaped, May
Fruit:  4 Winged samara, September
Culture:  Sun or partial shade

 
Carolina Silverbell is a resident of mountain and Piedmont forests where it occurs as an understory plant.  Well-developed specimens in nature are very attractive when blooming, especially just before the leaves have fully expanded.  The dangling, white, bell-shaped flowers are found on year-old wood and last for 10-14 days.  The narrowly-winged, brown pods that follow contain up to three seeds and bear a small beak-like projection at the tip.  Prefers rich, well-drained moist, acidic soils, high in organic matter.  Nice in woodland borders set off with an evergreen background.  Fall color - lemon yellow.

Prepared by Kim Buchanan.
Document URL:   http://www.environ.sc.edu/A_C_MooreWeb/Silverbell.htm

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