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Davidia involucrata

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An attractive conical tree with red-stalked, heart-shaped, mid-green leaves. In spring small flowerheads are surrounded by two white bracts, followed by greenish brown fruit.

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Handkerchief Tree,Ghost Tree,Dove Tree. An attractive conical tree with red-stalked, heart-shaped, mid-green leaves. In spring small flowerheads are surrounded by two white bracts, followed by greenish brown fruit. Max Height 15m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

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Davidia

Species

involucrata

Varietry
Common Name

Handkerchief Tree, Ghost Tree, Dove Tree

Flower Colour
Soil

Fertile

Aspect

Full sun/partial shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

15m

Family

Cornaceae

Spread

10m

Growth Speed
Growth Habit

Conical

Fragrance

FALSE

Foliage Colour

green

Flowers From

April, May

Colour Fruit

green, brown

Fruits When

June

Moisture

Moist, Well drained

Protection

Sheltered site

Hardiness

Hardy

Planting

Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Care

Keep moist in first year

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