Davidia involucrata | Dove Tree - 250-270cm, 50lt Phormium Ginkgo has either male catkins

Ginkgo has either male catkins or female single flowers on long stems

Flowers are followed by masses of attractive

Dwarf and semi-dwarf trees are popular because they produce more fruit and are easier to manage

grey-green leaves with creamy-white margins

Late frost may damage the flower buds

Davidia involucrata | Dove Tree - 250-270cm, 50lt Phormium Ginkgo has either male catkinsDavidia 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