 | Two-Winged Silverbell, Snowdrop Tree, Snowbell, Cowlicks Halesia diptera Styracaceae Two-winged silverbell is beautiful in March and April when its waxy, white, four-petaled, one- inch flowers bloom on wood formed the previous year. The tight little clusters of stamens sometimes turn upright and resemble bright candles. They're followed by two-inch-long fruit with 2 corky wings. It grows as an understory tree usually on stream banks on moist acid soils in south-east Texas. It is fast growing, has few insect or disease problems, and can tolerate sun or shade although it blooms best in sun. The alternate leaves are deciduous and range from 3 to 7 inches long. Plant Habit or Use: small tree Exposure: sun partial sun Flower Color: waxy, white Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: 2 inch long, with 2 corky wings Height: to 30 ft. Width: to 25 ft. Plant Character: deciduous Heat Tolerance: medium Water Requirements: high medium Soil Requirements: acid Additional Comments:
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