Carolina Silverbell

Carolina Silverbell Facts

• Carolina Silverbell serves as the name of a truly lovely species of tree endemic to a rather restricted portion of the Northern Hemisphere.
• This breathtaking specimen also possesses a moderate rate of growth, and an average lifespan of this tree equals about 100 years.
• Since its wood develops as both soft and closely grained, it has also long been popular with craftsmen and continues to be so even today.
• The rather delicate beauty also plays an important ecological role in its local environment. Its seeds represent a favorite food for squirrels.
• The blooms also seem to be extremely popular with local bee populations.

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Carolina Silverbell Physical Description

Firstly, the visually pleasing Carolina Silverbell commonly attains a height of roughly 66 ft (20 m). However, rather exceptional specimens sometimes attain a height of as much as 128 ft (39 m), in some portions of its range.

The delicate small flowers also grow in bunches. These typically develop a white or a pale pink color and also develop in rather copious numbers.

Its fruit remains rather small, and light green in color. In Autumn, the numerous leaves on the tree usually change to a beautiful yellow color.

The tree also grows quite rapidly, making it a favorite among landscapers and homeowners alike.

• Kingdom: Plantae
• Phylum: Angiosperms
• Class: Eudicots
• Order: Ericales
• Family: Styracaceae
• Genus: Halesia
• Species: H. carolina

Carolina Silverbell Distribution, Habitat, and Ecology

The stunning Carolina Silverbell evolved as endemic to only a highly limited section of North America. This area covers limited portions of the east coast of the United States.

The greatest concentration of the Carolina Silverbell occurs in the Appalachian Mountains and western Piedmont regions of North Carolina. It also grows in large numbers in parts of Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama.

Smaller populations also now exist in many other regions of the United States, and even in Europe, due to its popularity as an ornamental tree.

The species most commonly grows in areas of moist soil, usually near free-flowing water. It also serves as a major component of the forest understory within much of its range.

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