{"product_id":"davidia-involucrata-standard-rootball-3-3-5-m-tall","title":"Davidia involucrata Standard rootball 3-3.5 m tall","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHandkerchief Tree (Davidia involucrata) Standard Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring a remarkable flowering display to a spacious garden with the Handkerchief Tree, also known as the Dove Tree. Davidia involucrata is celebrated for its large white bracts, which hang beneath the branches around small flower heads in late spring, fluttering like pocket handkerchiefs in the breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied approximately 3–3.5 m tall as a standard tree with a rootball, this deciduous specimen creates a distinctive focal point. Its broad green leaves provide summer interest before developing autumn tones as the season changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a Handkerchief Tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual hanging white bracts create an eye-catching display once the tree reaches flowering maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad green foliage brings texture to mixed planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeciduous foliage adds seasonal autumn interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard form provides a clear structural focal point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA characterful choice for larger gardens and landscape schemes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSupplied size and flowering expectations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a standard rootballed tree approximately 3–3.5 m tall. This is the supplied height, not its eventual mature size. Crown shape and branching vary naturally. Davidia can take many years to reach flowering maturity; supplied height alone does not guarantee flowering in the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePosition and growing conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a sheltered position in sun or partial shade with fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Protect from strong, drying winds and allow generous room for the crown and roots to develop. Avoid persistently dry or waterlogged ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and aftercare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the rootball moist and protected before planting. Prepare a wide planting hole and position the root flare at soil level. Backfill carefully, water thoroughly and stake where needed to stabilise the rootball. Mulch around the base, keeping mulch away from the trunk, and water regularly during dry spells while establishing. Check tree ties as the trunk grows.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoneybrook Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57632433865079,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/stoneybrooknursery.co.uk\/products\/davidia-involucrata-standard-rootball-3-3-5-m-tall","provider":"Stoneybrook Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}