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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001971
11/12/99
Davidia involucrata--Dove Tree
Hardiness Zones: 6 to 8
Height: 30 ft Spread: 30 ft Form: pyramidal
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: White
Fruit: Reddish brown
Comments: The outstanding ornamental trait of Dove Tree
are the large white bract that are produced in the spring.
Dove Tree can not be relied on to flower every year. The
tree may suffer winter injury in northern gardens. The
foliage has been described as aromatic and as producing
odors.
Cultivars:
var. vilmoriniana - Hardy to Zone 5.
References for Cultivars: Weston Nurseries 1997, Moller's
Nursery 1997.
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