CATTON ARBORETUM
Davidia Involucrata --Kyles Columnar
Common name:
Upright Handkerchief Tree
Year planted:
2026
Country of origin:
China
Year introduced:
Kyles Columnar is a selection of the normal Handkerchief tree discovered in 1869
Description:
An upright or fastigiate version of the standard Handkerchief tree which has a much broader crown. Grows to 12 to 15m tall. Eventually produces the typical large white bracts of the normal Handkerchief tree which can take many years to develop.
what3words:
frock.nobody.dote
Tree number: 171