Mountain silverbell
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Mountain silverbell is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Styracaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Height
- 9.1 m
- Spread
- 8 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 80 years
- First yield
- after 6 years
- Hardiness
- zone 6–7
- Shade tolerance
- partial shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 5 – 6.5
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Mountain silverbell: how big does it get?
Mountain silverbell (Halesia monticola) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 9.1 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 8 m. Growth is medium.
Mountain silverbell: what site does it need?
Mountain silverbell tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5 and 6.5.
Mountain silverbell: is it hardy?
Mountain silverbell is listed as hardy in zone 6–7 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Mountain silverbell: will it grow in Central Europe?
Mountain silverbell is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Mountain silverbell: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Mountain silverbell. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Mountain silverbell: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 1/10, Medicinal 1/10, Other uses 3/10.
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