Two-winged Silver Bell

Halesia diptera

(Photo by Shenice Price)

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Taxonomy ₍₂₎

Classification: Angiosperm, dicot
Family: Styracaceae
Common name: Two-winged Silver Bell
Varieties: magniflora

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General Information _(1,2,3)

Region of Origin: Eastern Asia
USDA Plants Hardiness Zones: 6-9
Growth Habit: Shrub or small tree

• Size: up to 30 feet tall
• Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous
• Flowering: early Spring
• Fruiting: Summer and Fall

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Diagnostic Characteristics

Leaves _(1,2)

• Arrangement: Alternate
• Simple/Compound: Simple
• Shape: Elliptic-obovate
• Other: 3-5 inches long

(Photo by Shenice Price)

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Stem/Bark ₍₄₎

• Color: Gray to brown
• Texture: Ridged and furrowed, scaly

(Photo by Shenice Price)

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Flower ₍₂₎

• Color: White
• Size: 3/4-1 inch long

(Photo by Shenice Price)

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Fruit _(1,2,3)

• Fruit type: Dry drupe
• Size: 1.5-2 inches long
• Color: Green to brown

(Photo by Jessica Bartek)

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Horticultural Information _(2,3,4)

• Light: Full sun
• Soil type: Loamy or sandy
• pH: Slightly acidic
• Maintenance: Little maintenance required
• Landscape Uses: Ornamentals
• Other: Do not add lime to Silver Bell's substrate

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Interesting Facts _(1,3)

• Withstood -25°F in Cincinnati and flowered profusely.

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References

1. Dirr, M. (1998). Manual of woody landscape plants: Their identification, ornamental characteristics, culture, propagation and uses (5th ed.). Champaign, Ill.: Stipes Pub.
2. Steve Christman. (06/20/97). Halesia spp. Floridata. April 1, 2013, from http://www.floridata.com/ref/h/hales_c.cfm
3. Everett, T. H., & New York Botanical Garden. (1980). The New York Botanical Garden illustrated encyclopedia of horticulture. New York: Garland Pub.
4. M. Ritter, W. Mark, J. Reimer and C. Stubler(n.d.). "Halesia diptera Tree Record.". Selectree.. April 2, 2013 from http://selectree.calpoly.edu/treedetail.lasso?rid=688&-session=selectree:AD1CE0F40a54927BB5hiSiAEC5B3

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