Davidia involucrata - P9

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 tree 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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Flower
The white flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Solitary, park, ornamental shrub