Whether you sell young plants to growers or finished plants to landscapers and independent garden centers, flowering trees are a high-value crop. Consider adding silverbell to your production for its graceful white flowers and interesting fruit.
Why grow Halesia diptera?
The drooping, bell-shaped flowers have an elegant quality about them, yet this flowering tree is also a great choice for a casual design. The flowers would be a hit at retail.
It’s considered a native species from South Carolina and westward to Texas. The popularity of native plants continues to increase.
If you’re marketing wildlife friendly plants to your customers, the silverbell flowers are attractive to hummingbirds.
Specifics
- Hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8
- Habit: 20-30 feet high and wide
- In the landscape: Full sun to part shade and moist areas
Source: LSU AgCenter
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