Halesia carolina 'UConn Wedding Bells' – Halesia carolina 'UConn Wedding Bells'

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Halesia carolina 'UConn Wedding Bells' – Halesia carolina 'UConn Wedding Bells'

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Halesia carolina 'UConn Wedding Bells' is a small tree with a broad oval crown growing 5-8 m high at a maximum diameter of 6 m. The branches are grey and the old bark is dark grey to black-grey, with shallow lighter longitudinal grooves. The leaves are as in the species H. carolina; oval to ovoid and fresh green. 'UConn Wedding Bells' flowers profusely, even at a young age. The flowers are bell-shaped, white and have a dark yellow heart of stamens. They open significantly further than in the species H. carolina. The flowers are also larger, reinforcing the impression of an even richer bloom. Flowering time April-May.
Was found in Ohio, USA, but introduced in the late 1990s by Mark Brand, University of Connecticut, USA. It is an attractive small tree for use in parks, gardens, squares, cemeteries, etc. Cannot be paved and prefers well-drained, humous soil. Hardiness zone 6a.

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Specifications
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Height
5-8 m
Width
4-6m
Crown
broad oval, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey branches, bark turns to black-grey
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
white, flowers in April/May
Fruits
winged drupe, brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind oval 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green white April May average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Halesia carolina 'UConn Wedding Bells'

Halesia carolina 'UConn Wedding Bells' can eventually reach a height of 5-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Halesia carolina 'UConn Wedding Bells' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Halesia carolina 'UConn Wedding Bells' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Halesia carolina 'UConn Wedding Bells' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Halesia carolina 'UConn Wedding Bells' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Halesia carolina 'UConn Wedding Bells' blooms in april, may.
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