Halesia tetraptera 'Arnold's Pink'

Arnold's Pink Carolina Silverbell

Halesia tetraptera ‘Arnold’s Pink’ is a beautiful pink-flowering selection of Mountain Silverbell valued for its soft blush blooms and graceful habit. Oval green leaves emerge in spring, followed by abundant, bell-shaped flowers in mid-spring that open light pink and hang beneath the branches, creating a delicate display, and foliage turns yellow in fall. Its refined form and uncommon flower color make it an excellent specimen for woodland and naturalized settings.

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


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 rich in organic matter. Performs best with protection from hot afternoon sun. Mulch to conserve 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

30-40'

Width

20-30'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Acidic, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

8-12'

10-year width

12-18'