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Two-wing Silverbell

Halesia diptera

Two-wing silverbell is a Southeastern understory tree that drips clusters of pure-white bell flowers along its branches in spring, followed by curious two-winged fruits. Lovely at the woodland edge.

Family
Styracaceae
Type
tree
Lifespan
perennial
Height
15–30 ft
Spacing
15–25 ft apart
Light
sun, part shade
Soil moisture
dry, moist
Soil pH
acidic
Bloom
April, May
Bloom colors
white
Wildlife value
pollinators
Landscape uses
specimen, hedge or screen
Native states
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NY, SC, TX