Common name: Handkerchief Tree

Year planted: 2003

Country of origin: China

Year introduced: Ernest (China Wilson) introduced 1904

Description: With various common names including Ghost tree or Dove tree this is a medium sized deciduous tree. It is best known for its inflorescence which is a large white bract surrounding a purple red flower head. The specific name involucrata meaning " with a ring of bracts surrounding flowers" A hardy tree it usually takes up to 15 years to flower and does prefer a more sheltered site. It has a hardiness rating of 5 being hardy in most places in the UK.

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Tree number: 124