Handkerchief Tree,Ghost Tree,Dove Tree. An attractive conical tree with red-stalked, heart-shaped, yellow-green leaves above, dark green beneath. 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.
Davidia involucrata var. vilmoriniana
An attractive conical tree with red-stalked, heart-shaped, yellow-green leaves above, dark green beneath. In spring small flowerheads are surrounded by two white bracts, followed by greenish brown fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Davidia |
|---|---|
| Species | involucrata |
| Varietry | var. vilmoriniana |
| 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 | yellow, 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 |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
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