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Davidia involucrata Tree Seeds for Planting – Dove Tree Blooms

Davidia involucrata Tree Seeds for Planting – Dove Tree Blooms

$16.99 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Stratify seeds before sowing for best germination


Sow in well-drained, fertile soil


Cover lightly with soil

How to Grow

Grow in full sun to partial shade


Water regularly during early growth


Mulch to retain soil moisture

Tips

Germination may take time

Protect young plants from frost

Choose a permanent planting location

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Rare

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Davidia involucrata Tree Seeds for Planting – Dove Tree Blooms
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open-pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering Tree

Davidia involucrata, commonly known as the Dove Tree or Handkerchief Tree, is a rare ornamental tree valued for its extraordinary white bracts that appear like doves in flight. It is a slow-growing but long-lived tree that adds elegance and uniqueness to spacious gardens and landscapes.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Large

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

6–12 m

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Partial Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

6–8

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

No

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

5–7 m

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

1–2 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000114355

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it called the Dove Tree?

Large white bracts resemble doves or handkerchiefs fluttering among the branches.

Is the Dove Tree grown mainly for flowers?

It is valued for its unique ornamental bracts and graceful form.

Can it be planted as a specimen tree?

Yes. Its unusual appearance makes it an excellent focal point.

Do pollinators visit Dove Tree blooms?

Flowering structures can attract pollinating insects during bloom.

Does the tree provide seasonal interest?

Yes. Spring bracts and autumn foliage add ornamental value.

Can Dove Tree grow in spacious home gardens?

Yes. It performs best where it has room to develop its mature canopy.