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  Davidia involucrata var. vilmoriniana           Dove Tree                                        

Deciduous conical tree with alternate light green ovate/cordate, apiculate, serrated margin leaves.

White bracts surround pendant ellipsoid flowers produced in spring. Each contains a single green ovary and male reddish anthers. Flowers followed by pendant, green/brown ridged fruit.

Rough, grey/brown bark

Height 15m

Spread 10m

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