Halesia carolina 'Arnold Pink'
Pink Carolina Silverbell

Previously known as: Halesia tetraptera 'Arnold Pink'

Halesia carolina ′Arnold Pink′ - Winter Habit

Family:

Styracaceae (Storax Family) 4

Genus:

Halesia (Silverbell) 3

Plant Type:

Tree 563

Growth Forms:

Upright 541

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 493

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 798

Flower Notes:

Pink (Spring; pendulous rosey 0.75" dia. bell-shaped flowers in clusters of 5; pink color can fade with heat)

Foliage Notes:

Green (Summer foliage); Yellow (Fall foliage)

Fruit Notes:

Green (4-winged fruit; fall)

Ultimate Height:

30-40 feet

Ultimate Spread:

25-35 feet

Light Requirements:

Soil Notes:

Prefers acidic soil that's not too wet or too dry

Diagnostic Characteristics:

Leaves are alternate, simple, 2-5" long and half as wide, ovate to elliptic, finely serrated, glabrous dark green above, and pubescent below. Look for the interesting 1-1.5" 4-sided winged pods. No terminal buds. Lateral buds are stalked. Flowers are pink and larger (0.75" wide) than the species type.

Special Characteristics:

Border 368

Patio Tree 125

Additional Information

This small tree is interesting when in bloom with pink bell-shaped flowers that are larger than the straight species, but this plant is rather neutral otherwise. However, it is relatively trouble free and useful in many situations as a neutral background plant, or for its flowers. Best grown as a single stem and allowed to branch low (20-30"). Does not transplant well (a particular problem with field-grown plants).