Halesia carolina Jersey Belle

Jersey Belle Silverbell

Halesia carolina ‘Jersey Belle’ is an improved selection of Carolina Silverbell valued for its heavy flowering and attractive, refined form. Oval green leaves emerge in spring, followed by abundant, bell-shaped white flowers that hang beneath the branches in mid-spring, creating a striking display, and foliage turns soft yellow in fall. Its graceful habit and woodland character make it an excellent specimen for naturalistic landscapes.

Type: Deciduous tree

Mature Size:
Width: 20–30 ft
Height: 30–40 ft
(10-year size: approx. 12–18 ft tall × 8–12 ft wide)

USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Upright to rounded, often multi-stemmed
Light: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering with some sun)
Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils; prefers rich organic matter
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Wildlife: Attracts bees (flowers)


Features & Landscape Uses


Heavy display of white bell-shaped flowers



Graceful, woodland-style form



Excellent specimen or understory tree



Suitable for naturalized or woodland plantings




Care
Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic soil with consistent moisture. Performs best with some protection from hot afternoon sun. Mulch to maintain soil moisture and root health. Prune lightly after flowering if needed. Generally low-maintenance and pest-resistant.

Plant type

Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

30-40'

Width

20-30'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Attracts

Bees

Soil

Acidic, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

8-12'

10-year width

12-18'