Davidia involucrata
Davidia involucrata
28th June 2021
Davidia involucrata
The Dove or Handkerchief tree comes originally from China; when it is mature, each small, insignificant flower is backed by two creamy-white bracts which dangle from the branches like handkerchieves. A recent cultivar 'Sonoma' has been bred to produce flowers earlier - within its first year.