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Halesia monticola

Halesia monticola

Mountain Silver bell

synonym Halesia carolina var. monticola

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Description

Halesia monticola (Mountain Silver Bell, synonym: Halesia carolina var. monticola) is native to the Southern Appalachian in the United States. There, the mountain silver bell grows on mountain slopes, in open forests and at the edges of forests, along with species including Acer saccharum, Liriodendron tulipifera and Tsuga canadensis. The name Monticola means ‘mountain dweller’ in Latin. Halesia monticola was named after the English botanist Stephen Hales by the Irish naturalist John Ellis in 1759. In cultivation, the mountain silver bell can reach up to 20 metres in height under favourable conditions, with a semi-open oval crown. With its continuous central leader, Halesia monticola is the only natural tree-forming variety in the Halesia family. 

In late April, early May, Halesia monticola blooms an abundant number of white snowdrops. The blooming period is followed by striking, green winged capsules, which turn brown and stay on the tree for a long time. Both the flowers and the fruits are distinctly larger than those of the Halesia carolina. The egg-shaped, oval leaves bud green as the flowers bloom. Together, the white snowdrops and the green leaves make for a lovely contrast. In autumn, the leaves turn bright yellow and after the leaves fall, light brown twigs on grey branches and black-grey bark, which peels off in sheets, create an exquisite winter silhouette. Halesia monticola is an ecologically valuable species, as it produces pollen for bees and butterflies. 

Halesia monticola is really a tree for park-like areas and gardens, where the species shines as a solitary tree or in groups. But it can also easily be used in wide central reservations and in cemeteries. Despite its delicate appearance, the mountain silver bell is strong and healthy. The tree can handle wind and brief flooding very well, but cannot handle pavement. Halesia monticola has no diseases or pests and has very hard wood. Give the mountain silver bell a sunny to lightly shaded environment in nutrient-rich, humous, dry to wet soil.

Types of planting

Tree types

standard trees feathered trees multi-stemmed trees

Topiary on stem

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Use

Location

park central reservation large garden cemetery

Pavement

none none

Characteristics

Crown shape

ovoid ovoid

Crown structure

semi-open semi-open

Height

15 - 20 m

Width

4 - 8 m

Winter hardiness zone

5B - 9B

Aspects

Wind

tolerant to wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay peaty light clay sand loamy soil

Nutrient level

rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

dry moist wet

Light requirements

sun partial shade

pH range

acidic neutral

Host plant/forage plant

bees butterflies birds

Extreme environments

tolerant to short-term flooding

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Seasonal colours

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Flowers

Flowers

bell-shaped striking pendulous singular big scented

Flower colour

white

Flowering period

April - May

Leaves

Leaf colour

green

Leaves

deciduous ovate ovoid

Autumn colour

golden yellow

Fruits

Fruit colour

brown

Fruits

striking winged capsule

Bark

Bark colour

grey-black

Bark

peeling

Twigs

Twig colour

grey-brown

Twigs

bare

Root system

Root system

deep highly branched

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A plant's winter hardiness is the coldest area in which it is frost-resistant. This is based on the average annual minimum temperature. Winter hardiness zones are thirteen different frost zones in steps of 5.5 degrees Celsius. This format is an international standard for the hardiness of plants. The zones in which the plant is frost-resistant are always included in the description of trees and other vegetation.

Winter hardiness is a genetic characteristic and is not influenced by the location in which the plant is cultivated. This means that a plant that has been cultivated for many years in winter-hardiness zone 6 but has a winter hardiness of 3 is perfectly suited for replanting in a colder zone. It will thrive there thanks to its genetic characteristics.

When choosing planting for a project, the winter hardiness of the plants is extremely important. By choosing species that match the zone in which the project is being created, it is possible to ensure that plants can withstand the minimum temperature in that area.

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