Scientific Name
Halesia diptera

Common Name
American snowdrop tree; Two-winged silver bell

Hardiness Zones: 6-9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Rounded; open; irregular; low branches; usually multistemmed
Height: 15 to 30'
Width: 15 to 25'
Leaf: 3 to 5.5" alternate simple leaf
Flower/Fruit: 1" white to pale pink, pendulous, bell shaped flowers in spring
Comments: Better floral display than H. carolina; suffers during drought
Cultivars: Magniflora
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