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Halesia

Halesia

9.9
A small tree or shrub with white bell-shaped flowers in spring
  • noun
  • /həˈliːziə/
  • Specialized
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  • The garden included a beautiful Halesia tree covered in delicate white flowers.

Examples

  • Many gardeners plant Halesia for its ornamental spring blossoms.

  • Among the flowering shrubs in the park, Halesia stood out for its elegant appearance.

  • The Halesia tree blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Many Halesias can be found in the gardens of Virginia.

  • In the spring, the Halesia tree transforms the landscape with its stunning white flowers.

  • The Halesia is known for its graceful form and lovely blossoms that attract many visitors to gardens.

  • Gardeners appreciate Halesia for its picturesque blossoms that signify the arrival of warmer weather.

Synonyms

silver bell
vsHalesia
  • US
8.3

A North American tree with white bell-shaped flowers

covers both Asian species and shrubs, giving a broader geographic scope

Compounds

Halesia carolina
  • Specialized
9.9

A medium-sized tree with white bell-shaped flowers in spring

Halesia tetraptera
  • Specialized
9.9

A medium-sized tree that loses leaves in winter and has white bell-shaped flowers

Surface Forms

Halesia singular
Halesias plural

Etymology

Halesia is named after the English scientist Stephen Hales, so a helpful way to remember it is 'Hales's tree'. That's why Halesia refers to a group of small, flowering trees commonly called silverbells.