Davidia involucrata 'Lady Sunshine' (v)
handkerchief tree 'Lady Sunshine'
A deciduous conical tree to 15m tall with broadly ovate mid-green leaves irregularly margined creamy-white. Small, dark green flowers held within the large, creamy-white bracts during late spring, are followed by small, ovoid fruits
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Cream White | Green Variegated Cream | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Variegated Cream | Green Brown | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Nyssaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Davidia is a medium-sized, deciduous tree with ovate leaves and small, dark green flower-clusters each subtended by two large white bracts and followed by ovoid greenish-brown fruits
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by hardwood cuttings in winter. Seed raised plants may not flower for up to 10 years
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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