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Halesia is a genus of deciduous tree or shrub in the family Styracaceae, comprising about 4-5 species. It was named after Stephen Hales. Native to eastern Asia ( southeast China) and eastern North America. Commonly known as Silverbell or Snowdrop Tree. Halesia is grown for its bell-shaped, white or pale pink flowers, borne in spring and for its unusual fruits. The fruit is an oblong, dry drupe of 2-4cm long, with two to four narrow longitudinal ribs or wings. Halesia likes sun or partial shade, fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained neutral to acid soil. Propagation is done by seed in autumn, softwood cuttings in summer or layer in spring.  Halesia tetraptera Author: Chrumps (Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 3.0)  Halesia carolina Author: Topjabot (Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 3.0)  Halesia monticola Author: Jerzy Opioła (Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 3.0)  Halesia carolina Author: Topjabot (Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 3.0) | |||||
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