Davidia involucrata - Handkerchief Tree, Dove tree
Grown as a specimen, this tree commands attention.
The small pom-pom like blooms appear in mid-spring and are held between two uneven, pure white bracts that are up to 15cm (6in) long.
The bright to dark green leaves are roughly heart-shaped (cordate) and lightly serrated around the edges.
The leaves of the species are white tomentose underneath, which appears as a fine white felt on the undersides of the leaves.
The fruit, a 3cm (1in) drupe, ripens in the late autumn.
There is a deeply ridged nutlet inside, and within the nutlet there may be up to ten seeds.
The Genus currently contains only one species and was named in honour of Père Armand David, one of the most prolific of the French missionary plant explorers.
Grows to a height of 10m, slowly.
NOTE: This product can only be shipped within Ireland and the UK
What you need to know
- Size: Supplied as a pot grown tree in 3 litre pot 60-80cm tall
Price:
€35
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