Davidii involucrata vilmoriniana
The Handkerchief tree is a decorative, small to medium sized picturesque deciduous tree with wide, far-reaching branches. We are premium suppliers and planters of the Handkerchief Tree.
The Handkerchief tree is an unusual tree, such named because it produces purple-brown flowers surrounded by hanging creamy-white bracts in May that resemble white tissues.
The leaves are fresh green and heart shaped, similar to those of the lime. They have no colour change in autumn, except for browning before falling.
The bark of the Handkerchief tree is smooth olive brown in colour.
Fruits appear on long stems and look like green walnuts.
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Adaptable to most soil conditions but prefers nutrient rich, moist but not too dry alkaline soils. The Hankerchief tree is intolerant of wetness.
The Hankerchief tree should be positioned in full sun or partial shade only. It requires warmth and protection from wind.
The Hankerchief tree is slow growing, approximately 20cm per annum.
Plant the Hankerchief tree in nutrient rich, slightly acidic to alkaline soil types.
Shallow root system, wide spreading. The Hankerchief tree is very sensitive/intolerant of being compacted.
The Hankerchief tree requires sheltered sites in warm positions, protected from frosts and winds.
If any pruning is required, it should be carried out during the winter.
Small tree growing to 8 – 15 metres tall and spreading 6 – 8 metres.
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