How to tend a Davidia involucrata

Also known as: Davidia involucrata var. vilmoriniana (Dode) Hemsl., Davidia involucrata subsp. vilmoriniana (Dode) Holub, Davidia laeta Dode, Davidia tibetana David, Davidia vilmoriniana Dode, Davidia involucrata var. vilmoriniana (Dode) Wangerin, Davidia involucrata var. involucrata

Watering

Keep soil moist

Sunlight

Seedlings like shade and moisture, adult trees tend to like more light

Soil

Humus-rich loam

Fertilizer

Mainly use base fertilizers, top-dressing at the late stages

Pruning

Remove dead and diseased branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Nyssaceae, Davidia
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height 20-30 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April, fruiting period October
Flower colors
cream white, light green
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