Pink Silverbell

Halesia tetraptera var. tetraptera 'Arnold Pink' Styracaceae

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Nevin Welcome Center

Source of plant

Fairweather Gardens, Horticultural Associates

Description

Plants reach 40-50' in height and width developing a pyramidal habit with a strong central leader, maintaining the lower branches. Flowers are rose-pink, up to 3/4" long, effective in spring; fall color is pale yellow. Fairweather 2000 catalog notes that the intensity of the color varies and seems to be most pronounced in cool springs.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5