Little Silverbell

Grown less frequently than H. diptera but worthy of planting.



Grow as an understory tree in a mixed or deciduous woodland. It blooms in early spring as the leaves appear and is more dainty than H. diptera. Does well when planted in association with Ericacious plants such as azaleas.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Larval host for various moths including the Promethea Moth (Callosamia promethea),  Canadian Melanolophia (Melanolophia canadaria), and Stinging Rose Caterpillar (Parasa indetermina).  Among vertebrate animals, tree squirrels occasionally eat the immature fruits and possibly  seeds.

Bluffs, hammocks, floodplain forests.

• Interesting bark, Showy flowers
• Larval host for various moths including the Promethea Moth (Callosamia promethea),  Canadian Melanolophia (Melanolophia canadaria), and Stinging Rose Caterpillar (Parasa indetermina). 
• Attracts primarily honeybees, bumblebees, and probably other long-tongued bees.