Davidia involucrata 珙桐
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Common Name —— Dove Tree/ Handkerchief Tree
Family —————— Cornaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 4 – 9
Form ——————— Strong branching tree with rounded crown
Height/Spread ——– 10 – 20 m/4 – 12 m
Water ——————– Medium
Soil ———————– Chalk, clay, sand, loam
Sunlight —————- Partial shade in hot climate
Leaves —————— Roundish heart-shaped vivid green leaf; white wax on back of tree
Fall Colour ———— N/A
Flower —————— Spring; small red flowers carried between two large white bracts
Fruit ——————— Brown Fruit in size of golf ball; fruit remains on tree through winter
Strength —————- Low maintenance needed
Use ———————– As ornamental tree in gardens or courtyard
