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Davidia involucrata (Handkerchief Tree)

Type Tree, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Compact Rounded Tree, Architectural Form
Size Medium Sized Tree (3 to 8m height)
Colours White Flowers (Summer early), Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Davidia involucrata:

  • Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
  • Fruit / berry producing
  • Attractive form or foliage for all year interest

Weaknesses of Davidia involucrata

  • Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations
  • Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils
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architectural plants
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Common Missspellings: Davidea, Davidier, Davidear

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