Davidia involucrata - 125-150 CM C20

Description
The Handkerchief tree (Davidia involucrata) is an upright, loose garden plant that produces white flowers. They appear from May to June. The Handkerchief tree also has heart-shaped, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and is around 6 metres wide.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Handkerchief trees are medium green, heart-shaped.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Handkerchief tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, loose.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The white flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Solitary, park, ornamental shrub