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silverbell

Scientific Name: Halesia

Family: Styracaceae

Category: Dicot

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Carolina Silverbell: A Tree with Many Connections

While "Silver Bell" often refers to various locations, businesses, and even an album, the term also designates a beautiful tree, specifically the Carolina Silverbell.

Common and Scientific Names

  • Common Name: Carolina Silverbell
  • Scientific Name: Halesia

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Styracaceae (Storax family)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the Southeastern United States.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as a good small tree, suitable for shrub or woodland borders.
  • It may exhibit a rounded, pyramidal, or vase-shaped habit.
  • The leaves are toothed.
  • It produces drooping white flowers.
  • Reaches a height of 30 to 40 feet.

Ecological role

  • The Silverbell Sapling grows into the Silverbell Tree, which can be harvested.

Additional Information

  • Found in Silverbell Campground, located just outside Aspen, Colorado.
  • Silverbell Lake can be found at Christopher Columbus Park in Tucson.