Description
The Handkerchief tree makes a fine specimen as a focal point and works well in urban gardens or courtyards. It known as the Handkerchief tree or Dove tree, becuase of its large white handkerchief looking bracts which delicately hang atop the oval fruit. Its heart shaped to ovoid stays a fresh green till the autumn when they phase to a striking yellow to orange ombre.
Handkerchief trees need very little maintenance after they have been planted. They grow very quickly when young, but don’t flower for up to 10 years. There’s nothing you can do to speed up the flowering process, just be patient, and keep your tree well-watered during dry spells.
Prefers well drained, nutritious soil and for the best specimen is best located in a sheltered spot.
Mature Height: 7-12m
