Davidia involucrata 'Lady Sunshine' - 175-200 CM C30

Description
The Handkerchief tree 'Lady Sunshine' (Davidia involucrata) is an upright, branched large shrub with decorative fruits. These exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces white flowers from May to June. The Handkerchief tree 'Lady Sunshine' also has heart-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with nutrient-rich, moist to wet, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and is around 4.5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Handkerchief tree 'Lady Sunshine's are medium green, heart-shaped.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Handkerchief tree 'Lady Sunshine' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Handkerchief tree 'Lady Sunshine' is an upright and branched large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 6 m and is approx. 2 - 4.5 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Fruit
The fruits of Davidia involucrata 'Lady Sunshine' are particularly decorative.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Davidia involucrata 'Lady Sunshine' is a deep-rooting plant.