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Davidia involucrata

dove tree

dove tree

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Position: full sun or partial shade
Soil: moist, well-drained soil that isn't prone to long periods of drought
Rate of growth: fast-growing
Flowering period: May
Hardiness: fully hardy

An unusual, deciduous tree with gorgeous heart-shaped, dark green leaves with soft white down underneath and large, white bracts that surround the small flowers in late spring. It is from these bracts that it gets its common names - dove tree or handkerchief tree - as they supposedly look like doves resting on the branches or handkerchiefs drying. It is a wonderful tree that can often take 10 years to produce lots of flowers although you may get a few blooms earlier on.

The tree in a 10 litre pot is approximately 3 years old.
Garden care:
When planting, incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Keep well watered throughout subsequent growing seasons, particularly during warm, dry weather.

Requires minimal pruning but you will need to maintain a strong central leader in the first few years. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter.