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Halesia carolina (Carolina silverbell)
Vick, Albert F. W.

Halesia carolina L.

Carolina silverbell

Styracaceae (Snowball Family)

USDA Symbol: HACA3

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Leaf: Green
Flower:
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Apr

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , MS , SC
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low

Benefit

Warning: Raw seeds are poisonous and can be fatal to humans and animals. Sensitivity to a toxin varies with a person’s age, weight, physical condition, and individual susceptibility. Children are most vulnerable because of their curiosity and small size. Toxicity can vary in a plant according to season, the plant’s different parts, and its stage of growth; and plants can absorb toxic substances, such as herbicides, pesticides, and pollutants from the water, air, and soil.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

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From the National Suppliers Directory

According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:

Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery - Orefield, PA
LAMTREE FARM - Warrensville, NC
American Native Nursery - Quakertown, PA

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Native Plant Center at Westchester Community College, The - Valhalla, NY

Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Halesia carolina in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Halesia carolina in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Halesia carolina

Metadata

Record Modified: 2011-03-18
Research By: TWC Staff

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