Halesia carolina - 200-250 CM C80

Description
From August onwards, these produce brown-yellow winged fruits that remain on the tree for a very long time.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Halesia tetraptera.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * picturesque large shrub * attractive yellow autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Overhanging, picturesque.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily; waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The white, bell-shaped flowers appear from April to May.

fruit
The brown-yellow fruits of Halesia carolina are particularly decorative. These appear from August. Very long-lasting.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Halesia carolina is a deep-rooting plant and forms finely branched roots, depending on the soil.