Mountain Silverbell
Halesia tetraptera var. monticola
Styracaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
GA, KY, NC, OH, TN
Location
Urban Tree Collection, Hillside Garden
Source of plant
Arrowhead Alpines, Ron Lance, Mary Hirshfeld, Arborvillage Farm Nursery, Highland Botanical Park
Description
Tree reaching 60' to 80' in height with a conical habit and well developed single or double leaders; some trees develop bushy crowns. Flowers and fruits similar to those of H. carolina but larger.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5