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Posted 05/21/2023 in Tree

Davidia involucrata

Truly intriguing and beautiful! On mature trees, large showy white bracts surrounding small, red-anthered flowers flutter like handkerchiefs in the slightest breeze, appearing from a distance like doves sitting among the branches. Broad leaves take on fall color varying from warm pastels to bright oranges and reds.

Post Details

Latin Name
Davidia involucrata
Common Name
Dove Tree
Planting Zone
Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Light Condition
Full Sun Part Shade
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
20-40 ft
Spread
20-40 ft
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

Truly intriguing and beautiful! On mature trees, large showy white bracts surrounding small, red-anthered flowers flutter like handkerchiefs in the slightest breeze, appearing from a distance like doves sitting among the branches. Broad leaves take on fall color varying from warm pastels to bright oranges and reds.

Special Care Instructions

Best grown in moist well-drained soil. Can take 10 years to flower.

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