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Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree

Davidia Involucrata

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Overview

Davidia involucrata, commonly known as Dove or Handkerchief Tree, is a deciduous ornamental tree, renowned for its unique white bracts resembling handkerchiefs or fluttering doves. It typically reaches heights of 20-40 feet with a similar spread. Ideal in USDA zones 6-8, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil, preferring partial to full sun. Its spring bloom offers a spectacular display. It is slow-growing, adding an exotic touch to temperate landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 6–8Type TreeClimate Temperate
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — white bracts that dangle from the branches in late spring
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — turn to a pale yellow or brownish color in fall; tree with white bloomsDove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — creating a visually dramatic effect.<br><br>For optimal growthDove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — white flowers in the gardenDove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — Native to the woodlands of central China; is a remarkable and distinctive deciduous tree known for itsDove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pHDove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering, particularly in dry, image 76+96

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
6–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Nyssaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — white bracts that dangle from the branches in late spring
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — turn to a pale yellow or brownish color in fall; tree with white blooms
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — creating a visually dramatic effect.<br><br>For optimal growth
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — white flowers in the garden
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — Native to the woodlands of central China; is a remarkable and distinctive deciduous tree known for its
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering, particularly in dry, image 76
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — Being relatively slow-growing; which can be up to 6 to 8 inches long
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH; tree for full or half
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — It typically reaches heights of 20-40 feet with a similar spread; often taking several years to, image 62
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — Its spring bloom offers a spectacular display; native to the woodlands of central China, image 64
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — often taking several years to bloom; white flowers in the garden
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — Native to the woodlands of central China; is a remarkable and distinctive deciduous tree known, image 68
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — turn to a pale yellow or brownish color in fall; tree with white blooms, image 79
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — providing additional seasonal interest; its spring bloom offers a spectacular display, image 80
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — Its spring bloom offers a spectacular display
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — renowned for its unique white bracts resembling handkerchiefs or fluttering doves; it thrives, image 61
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — is a remarkable and distinctive deciduous tree known for its unique and enchanting springtime, image 67
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — is a deciduous ornamental tree; white bracts that dangle from the branches in late spring
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — creating a visually dramatic effect.<br><br>For optimal growth, image 73
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — commonly known as Dove or Handkerchief Tree; it typically reaches heights of 20-40 feet with a, image 59
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — providing additional seasonal interest
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — as large as 4 to 6 inches
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) — which can be up to 6 to 8 inches long; commonly known as Dove or Handkerchief Tree
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