Hankerchief Tree

Davidii involucrata vilmoriniana
The Hankerchief tree is a decorative, small to medium sized picturesque deciduous tree with wide, far-reaching branches.

Soils

Adaptable to most soil conditions but prefers nutrient rich, moist but not too dry alkaline soils. The Hankerchief tree is intolerant of wetness.

Location

The Hankerchief tree should be positioned in full sun or partial shade only. It requires warmth and protection from wind.

Annual Growth Rate

The Hankerchief tree is slow growing, approximately 20cm per annum.

pH TOLERANCE

Plant the Hankerchief tree in nutrient rich, slightly acidic to alkaline soil types.

Root Structure

Shallow root system, wide spreading. The Hankerchief tree is very sensitive/intolerant of being compacted.

Potential

The Hankerchief tree requires sheltered sites in warm positions, protected from frosts and winds.

Annual Pruning

If any pruning is required, it should be carried out during the winter.

Characteristics

Small tree growing to 8 – 15 metres tall and spreading 6 – 8 metres.

The Hankerchief 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 Hankerchief tree is smooth olive brown in colour.

Fruits appear on long stems and look like green walnuts.

Price & Availability

Season

Spring - Summer

Mature Tree

Pricing

60-65cm girth 6.5m tall –

70-75cm girth 7m tall –

80-85cm girth 8m tall –

90-100cm girth 10m tall –

100+cm girth –

Semi-Mature Tree

Pricing

18-20cm girth 4m tall –

25-30cm girth 4.5m tall –

35-40cm girth 5m tall –

45-50cm girth 5m tall –

55-60cm girth 5.5m tall –

Young Tree

Pricing

10-12cm girth 2m tall –

14-16cm girth 2.2m tall –

16-18cm girth 2.5m tall –

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