Silverbell or Mountain Silverbell (Halesia tetraptera)

Family: Styracaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Halesia tetraptera is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The ripe fruit is chewed for its acidity and very tart . Unripe fruits are sometimes pickled.The fruit is about 4cm in diameter. — The ripe fruit is chewed for its acidity and very tart.; Unripe fruits are sometimes pickled.The fruit is about 4cm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist woods along the sides of streams in the mountains. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)