Halesia carolina
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Halesia carolina
Also known as:
Silver-bell tree
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree
Format:
-
Height:
8.00 m
Width:
10.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral
Acid Neutral
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Fragrant, Wood
Fragrant, Wood
Description
The ripe fruit is eaten for its sour taste, while unripe fruits are sometimes preserved. This fruit has a diameter of about 4 cm.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed piramidaal
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana (hazelnut) can provide nitrogen to the soil, improving the fertility and growth conditions for Halesia carolina. |
|
Malus domestica Apple |
Malus domestica (apple tree) can attract beneficial insects that pollinate Halesia carolina and improve fruit yield. |
|
Prunus persica Peach |
Prunus persica (peach tree) shares similar growing conditions with Halesia carolina, promoting a healthy microclimate. |
|
Sambucus canadensis American Elder |
Sambucus canadensis (elderberry) can provide food and habitat for beneficial wildlife that aids in pest control. |
|
Rosa canina Dog Rose |
Acer saccharum (sugar maple) can create shade, helping to regulate soil temperature and moisture levels for Halesia carolina. |