Japanese Snowbell Tree is prized for its graceful spreading canopy and white or pink, bell-shape spring flowers. But this small deciduous tree also has a showy trunk and branch structures, dark green foliage through summer, and gray fruit (drupes) from late summer through late fall. It makes a wonderful addition to a patio garden or landscape bed. Planting it alongside a curb adds grace, beauty, and welcome shade to a street scene. It needs rich, well-drained acidic soil, full sun or part shade, and protection from strong wind. This tree's branches grow horizontally so give it room to spread. Japanese snowbell tree won't tolerate drought. It requires consistently moist, but not soggy, soil for best growth. Water young trees regularly during their first year.