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Halesia carolina is an understory tree that is native from West Virginia south to Florida and west to eastern Texas. It was named after Stephen Hale, 1677-1761 author of a famous work Vegetable Statics. Mountain Silverbell, also known as Carolina Silverbell, was introduced into Great Britain in 1756 and was called Snowdrop or Silverbell Tree. In a letter to John W. Eppes dated March 6, 1817, Thomas Jefferson indicated ..."P.S. a Halesia sent. also purple and white figs."
Typical Blooming Dates: April - May
Growth Type: Deciduous Tree
Color(s): White
Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8
Location at Monticello: West Lawn
Planting Conditions: Full Sun
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