Handkerchief Trees
£125.00
Details:
The Handkerchief Tree is a beautiful and unusual specimen tree with vivid green heart-shaped leaves and showy white bracts in late spring and summer. Davidia involucrata likes sun or partial shade and moist fertile well-drained soil. The Davidia tree is fully hard but needs protection from strong winds.
 Blossom Colour | White |
|---|---|
 Flowering Period | May |
 Habit (Shape) | Broad |
 Hardiness | Hardy (Cold winter) |
 Height (when grown) | 7-12m |
 Leaf Colour | Variegated |
 Lighting | Full Sun |
 Position | Sheltered |
 Soil Type | Well-drained |
Description
Davidia involucrata is known by many names, Handkerchief tree, Dove or Ghost tree, all evoke a desire to plant this beautiful tree. A slow-growing deciduous conical tree reaching a height of approx 13m/40ft. Grown in woodland conditions it also makes a magnificent specimen on a lawn or other points of interest in a garden.
Leaves on this Handkerchief tree are large heart-shaped and bright green with a downy underside. Showy white bracts with black-eyed centres appear on mature trees from late spring into summer. Orange-brown peeling bark and insignificant green/purple berries in autumn.
The Davidia is hardy and prefers sun or partial shade. Providing moist fertile well-drained soil will encourage a healthy and fulfilling tree giving much pleasure. No regular pruning is necessary and the usual weed, mulch, and compost in spring are appreciated. Not suitable for a small garden
Soil: Moist fertile well-drained
Habit: Conical
Position: Sun and semi-shade
Flowering period: Late spring and summer
Colour: White
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height x Spread in maturity: 13m x 7m / 40ft x 20ft
Special features: Good year-round interest
