About
A deciduous tree or shrub suitable for a woodland garden or shrub border. Pendent clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers in spring, followed by green, four-winged fruits in autumn. Mid-green ovate leaves turn yellow in autumn.
About the genus
Halesia are deciduous shrubs or small trees with simple, ovate leaves and pendent, bell-shaped white flowers followed by distinctive, winged fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Trees
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Native toSE USA
Care notes
CultivationGrow in lime-free, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade; suitable for woodlands
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility