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Halesia tetraptera


Common Silverbell




Family
Styracaceae
Genus
Halesia
Species
tetraptera
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Pronunciation
Height
10 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
Growth
Slow
Habitat
Southeast United States
Leaf Description
The leaves are ovate to lanceolate, 5-16 cm long and 4-7 cm broad.
Flower Description
The flowers are 10-25 mm long, with a four-lobed white corolla.
Fruit Description
The fruit is a dry drupe 4 cm long, with four wings running along its length.
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