Halesia carolina Rosea

Rosea Silverbelle

Halesia carolina ‘Rosea’ is a beautiful selection of Carolina Silverbell valued for its soft pink, bell-shaped flowers and graceful habit. Oval green leaves emerge in spring, followed by pendulous, pale pink flowers in mid-spring that hang beneath the branches, creating a delicate display, and foliage turns soft yellow in fall. Its refined structure and uncommon flower color make it an excellent specimen for woodland or naturalistic settings.

Type: Deciduous tree

Mature Size:
Width: 15–25 ft
Height: 20–30 ft
(10-year size: approx. 10–15 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


Soft pink bell-shaped flowers in spring



Graceful, woodland-style habit



Excellent specimen or understory tree



Suitable for naturalized or woodland plantings




Care
Plant in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil with organic matter. Performs best with protection from hot afternoon sun. Mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool. Prune lightly after flowering if needed. Generally low-maintenance and pest-resistant.

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

20-30'

Width

15-25'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Pink

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

10-15'