Mountain Silverbell is a photograph by Eva Lechner which was uploaded on April 8th, 2018.
Mountain Silverbell
Halesia monticola, commonly called mountain silverbell, is native to the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia. Although it... more
by Eva Lechner
Title
Mountain Silverbell
Artist
Eva Lechner
Medium
Photograph
Description
Halesia monticola, commonly called mountain silverbell, is native to the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia. Although it may grow to 40-80’ tall in its native habitat, it is usually seen in cultivation as a smaller, upright-spreading, deciduous tree or large shrub rising to 20-40’ tall. It is similar to H. carolina (formerly listed as H. carolina var. monticola) except its flowers are larger. Bell-shaped, shallow-lobed, white flowers appear in clusters (3-5 flowers per cluster) in spring (April-May). Flowers give way to four-winged fruits (dry drupes to 2” long) that mature in fall. Elliptic to oblong-obovate medium green leaves (to 4-8” long) are attractive throughout the summer. Leaves turn yellow in fall. Exfoliating bark provides some winter interest.
Copyright Eva Lechner
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April 8th, 2018