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Davidia involucrata "Dove tree)


Davidia involucrata "Dove tree)

Since the last photo they have really grown and so much whiter each day , I have had 3 people come to visit just to have a look.



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OMG this is amazing Gg, I've often admired this and would love one, lucky you!! its gorgeous :-)

3 May, 2014

 

In fact its going on my faves :-)

3 May, 2014

 

you spoil me

3 May, 2014

 

Now I recognize it as the Handkerchief Tree that I've seen on gardening programs.

3 May, 2014

 

yes, it has a couple of names also "Ghost tree" as they do stand out just before dusk , also great looking leaves

3 May, 2014

 

The one in Oxford Botanic Gardens was in full bloom yesterday and it did look truly fantastic!
Lucky you having a blooming sized one!

6 May, 2014

 

Thanks Meanie

I was watching in the wind just before dusk they dangle from stalks like a cherry just amazing, I know I have said before but I just thought I would never see.

Gg

7 May, 2014

 

Missed this Gnarly, that is a tree to die for! Like Wylie I recognise it as the handkerchief tree from my old gardening book. Lucky you, it's stunning!

28 May, 2014

 

Thanks Janey

It looks like it is setting seed on three of the bracts, I will have to read up on how to sow them if they mature ?

The garden center I got it from has "odd plants in now and again" I oohhh and arrrhed for two minutes then in the car it went , the original part I have cut out as it sent the one straight shoot out from the base only 5 years ago so every year I would cut out another piece of the original bush so the energy would go into the lead shoot, must of worked.

Gg

28 May, 2014

 

Yes, it is very special.

28 May, 2014



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