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DAVIDIA involucrata 'Sonoma'
Commonly known as Dove tree, Ghost tree, Handkerchief tree
This new and expensive introduction is guaranteed to flower at a much younger age without the need to wait for a couple of decades. Very large bracts even in 2-4 year old plants.
£75.00 each
Medium
£110.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Maintain a strong, central leader in the formative years -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousBroadly ovate, sharp-pointed, toothed, red-stalked leaves to 16cm (6¼in) long with heart-shaped bases
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
15m (49ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft)
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TreeSlow-growing tree. Produces dense, pendent, small flowers each surrounded by a pair of leafy, oblong, pointed white bracts of unequal size. Fruit is a solitary, greenish brown drupe to 4cm (1½in) across
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from strong winds -
Partial shade
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Conical
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Mature Size15m (49ft)
10m (33ft)
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Davidia - Growing Guide
