Davidia involucrata
Dove Tree, Hankerchief Tree
Description
This medium-sized tree will grow 25'-60' tall and has deciduous green leaves with white, dove-like flowers that bloom in the spring. It can exhibit as a specimen tree, best presented against a dark background.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40', 40-60'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Park
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.