species 3,175 observations

Carolina Silverbell

Halesia carolina

Field notes

Supports All

6 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Promethea Silkmoth, Cecropia Moth 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Eastern Carpenter Bee, White-throated Sparrow, Dunning's Miner 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Dappled shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Water use: Medium
Soil: Loam Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Black walnut Fire
Habit: Irregular Multi trunked Open Pyramidal Rounded
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Tree

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.