Carolina Silverbell
Halesia carolina
Last reviewed: June 2026
Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org, last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
240"–480" H × 240"–360" W
Bloom
Apr, May
Native to
AL, AR, FL, GA and 11 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Carolina silverbell is a graceful native tree that produces drooping clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers in spring before the leaves emerge. This understory tree develops into a rounded canopy and provides lovely yellow fall color, making it an excellent choice for partial shade areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Carolina Silverbell is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The spring flowers attract bees and butterflies, while the tree provides nesting sites and shelter for birds.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
Does Carolina Silverbell fit your yard? Open it in Pollinator Patch to check it against your sun, soil, and HOA-conscious filters.