dark green leaves heavily speckled with yellow
followed by small ornamental fruit capsules that open to reveal bright orange seeds
fern-like leaves contribute to its ornamental appeal
sweet chestnut trees face threats from various pests and diseases
dense clumps that typically reach a height of 20-30 cm and spread to about 20-30 cm wide
Davidia involucrata | Hankerchief Tree - Height 150-160cm - 12lt 4ft-6ft | 1..5m-2m dark green leaves heavily speckledDavidia involucrate is a medium sized, deciduous tree with broad, pyramidal habit, exfoliating, cinnamon bark, and ovate, red stalked, heart shaped, bright green leaves. Small, reddish purple flower heads have long, oval creamy white bracts that flutter in the breeze and resemble white doves sitting on a branch or dangling white handkerchiefs. Hence the common name. It flowers in April and May and flowers are followed by greenish brown fruits. Davidia