Davidia involucrata, ‘Dove Tree’
Dove Tree is a rare tree best known for its large white flowers that flutter in the slightest breeze, giving the appearance of a flock of white doves in the tree. It grows relatively fast and can handle shade well especially in the hot afternoon sun. It has gorgeous purple and green textured leaves that are quite breathtaking.
Davidia involucrata – Dove Tree is a rare and highly desirable tree with flower bracts up to 7″ long that flutter in the slightest breeze which from a distance look like white doves sitting in the tree. It has no serious disease or insect problems and it does best in moist organic, well-drained, slightly acid soils in full sun or light shade.
Flowers are followed by round, greenish-brown fruits on 2-3 inch stems. This tree is native to the woodlands in central Asia, and is a deciduous tree that can grow 30-40 feet tall with a broad pyramidal habit. Red-anthered flowers in rounded clusters bloom in April-May. The tree displays gorgeous fall leaf color ranging from pastels to bright oranges and beautiful reds. USDA zones 5-9
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