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handkerchief tree 'Crimson Spring'

Davidia involucrata 'Crimson Spring'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Davidia
Family: Nyssaceae

About this plant

'Crimson Spring' is a medium-sized deciduous tree to 15m tall with broadly ovate leaves that emerge burgundy-purple in spring before turning green. Small, dark green flowers held within the large, creamy-white bracts are followed by small, ovoid fruits

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in a sheltered position in sun or partial shade, but young specimens may not flower

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years