Davidia involucrata var. vilmoriniana (Vilmorin Dove Tree, Handkerchief Tree)
Botanical Information
| Family | Nyssaceae (Cornaceae) |
| Genus | Davidia |
| Species | involucrata |
| Variety | vilmoriniana |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 to -10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 14 |
| Height | 8 - 18 m |
| Spread | 5 - 10 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | Vilmorin Dove tree is red-stalked, with bright green leaves that are pleasantly scented when young. The leaves and stalks add contrast to the immaculate white flower bracts that cover the tree and smooth grey bark adds winter interest. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Flower Description | Flowers form a tight cluster, small and reddish in colour. Each flower has a pair of large, pure white bracts, 10-15 cm long that hang in long rows beneath level branches. |
Photographs
Davidia involucrata var. vilmoriana, form.
Davidia involucrata var. vilmoriana, leaf.
Davidia involucrata var. vilmoriana, fruit.
Davidia involucrata var. vilmoriana, form. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Davidia involucrata var. vilmoriana, form. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Davidia involucrata var. vilmoriana, leaf. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Davidia involucrata var. vilmoriana, flower. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Davidia involucrata var. vilmoriana, flower and leaf. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Davidia involucrata var. vilmoriana, flower and leaf. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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