Davidia involucrata - Dove Tree
Davidia involucrata - Dove Tree
Davidia involucrata - Dove Tree
Davidia involucrata - Dove Tree
Davidia involucrata - Dove Tree
Davidia involucrata - Dove Tree
Davidia involucrata - Dove Tree
Davidia involucrata - Dove Tree
Davidia involucrata - Dove Tree
Davidia involucrata - Dove Tree
Davidia involucrata - Dove Tree
Davidia involucrata - Dove Tree
Davidia involucrata
Dove Tree, Handkerchief Tree
The tree, planted this autumn, unfortunately did not take.
AnneM, 23/06/2024
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Description
Davidia involucrata, commonly known as the handkerchief tree, is a tree with a rounded habit that can live for a hundred years. After 15 to 20 years, it produces remarkable flowering. From May to June, pendulous inflorescences appear, composed of small flowers measuring 1-2cm (0.4 - 0.8in) in diameter, surrounded by a pair of large, unequal pure white bracts that are very decorative. The inflorescences measure 15cm (5.9in) in length. The globular flowers consist of red-purple anthers and numerous white stamens.
After flowering, pendant fruits measuring 2-4cm (0.8 - 1.6in) in diameter appear, forming brown balls that remain on the tree during winter. The leaves of Davidia are deciduous. The heart-shaped leaves measure 8 to 16cm (3.1 - 6.3in) in length. They are light green in colour, shiny on the upper surface, and have a greyish, felted and fluffy underside.
The young plant grows rapidly and can reach a height of 12m (39in 5ft) with age. It is a hardy tree native to central and southwest China. Place it as a solitary specimen in your garden or in groves or small groups with large white-flowered dogwoods such as Cornus controversa, which has a tiered horizontal habit.
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Planting and care
Davidia involucrata thrives in sunlight and partial shade, sheltered from strong and cold winds and spring frost. It requires direct sunlight to flourish. This tree tolerates even intense and long-lasting frosts. Plant it in autumn in a fertile, moist but well-drained soil, rich in humus. In hot seasons, water regularly and allow the soil to dry between each watering to prevent the roots from rotting due to stagnant water. Do not water in winter. You can fertilize at the end of winter or early spring, at the beginning of vegetation, using organic fertilizer or slow-release fertilizer. You can even treat it preventively at the end of winter with a Bordeaux mixture-based fungicide. Pruning is not obligatory. If desired, in February-April, remove dead wood or wood that compromises the tree's habit.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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