Davidia involucrata
Commonly referred to as handkerchief tree, it is most well known for its astonishing large, white bracts that hang like pinched handkerchiefs from its branches in May. The attractive, heart shaped foliage emerges purple-green and has a spicy, incense fragrance. Green in summer, the leaves turn shades of orange and yellow in autumn. Whilst it can take up to 10 years until this tree flowers, we think it’s completely worth the wait!
Commonly referred to as handkerchief tree, it is most well known for its astonishing large, white bracts that hang like pinched handkerchiefs from its branches in May. The attractive, heart shaped foliage emerges purple-green and has a spicy, incense fragrance. Green in summer, the leaves turn shades of orange and yellow in autumn. Whilst it can take up to 10 years until this tree flowers, we think it’s completely worth the wait!
Commonly referred to as handkerchief tree, it is most well known for its astonishing large, white bracts that hang like pinched handkerchiefs from its branches in May. The attractive, heart shaped foliage emerges purple-green and has a spicy, incense fragrance. Green in summer, the leaves turn shades of orange and yellow in autumn. Whilst it can take up to 10 years until this tree flowers, we think it’s completely worth the wait!
