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THE Silverbell
About the
Silverbell :
The Carolina Silverbell tree, Halesia
carolina, also known as Mountain Silverbell,
Snowdrop tree, and Oppossum Wood, is common
and reaches its greatest size in the
southern Appalachian Mountains where it is
called mountain silverbell. This attractive
shrub, or small tree, grows in moist soils
along streams in the understory of hardwood
forests. It has a moderate growth rate and
lives about 100 years. Place in full sun to
partial shade.
This deciduous tree has soft wood and it
is close-grained and a favorite wood for
crafts. The white bell-shaped flowers and
small size make it a desirable tree for
landscaping. The seeds are eaten by
squirrels and the flowers provide honey for
bees. Fall color is chartreuse to
yellow-brown. Silverbell trees exhibit
pendulous bell-shaped white flowers in
spring. |
