Silverbell is a medium-sized tree that produces white bell-shaped flowers in spring. The flowers are followed by dry fruits with four wings. This tree may be difficult to find in nurseries.
- Family (English) Storax
- Family (botanic) Styracaceae
- Planting site Residential and parks
- Tree or plant type Tree
- Foliage Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
- Native locale Illinois, North America
- Size range Medium tree (25-40 feet)
- Mature height 30-40 feet
- Mature width 20-35 feet
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun / shade (4-6 hrs light daily), Full shade (4 hrs or less of light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 4, Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
- Soil preference Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil
- Other tolerances clay soil, Wet sites
- Season of interest mid spring, late spring
- Flower color and fragrance White
- Shape or form Multi-stemmed, Round, Upright
- Growth rate Moderate
- Transplants well Yes
- Planting considerations May be difficult to find in nurseries
- Wildlife Insect pollinators, Small mammals
- Has cultivars Yes
