Botanical Name: Common Names:
Davidia involucrata Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree, Ghost Tree,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Oval
Description:
Large deciduous oval-shaped tree with broad green leaves and unique brownish-red flowers surrounded by handkerchief-like creamy white bracts that hang from the tree in early Summer. Makes a great feature tree. Attractive Autumn colour. Grows approx. 15-18m tall x 4m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Tropical Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Cornaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: High
Wind: Low
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