Also known as Silver Bell, Halesia carolinais a small, fast-growing, deciduous tree with an open, rounded crown. It gets its common name of snowdrop tree from the clusters of white, dangling, bell-shaped flowers borne between March and May. These appear with the light green, oval leaves, which turn yellow in autumn. The flowers are followed by light green, four-winged fruits, which persist on the tree well into winter. Requires very little pruning.
Site: Tolerates exposure Soil: Any reasonably well-drained, acid or neutral soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Season of Interest: Spring, summer, autumn. Hardiness: Hardy Height: Eventually 26ft (8m) Spread: 13 to 26ft (4 to 8m)
