{"product_id":"651650","title":"Davidia involucrata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable plant, which starts as a shrub and later grows into a medium-sized tree (10-15 m), is strangely little known, but when it blooms, everyone is amazed... In May, the plant blooms with large, hanging, pure white bracts, up to 30 cm long: it looks as if someone has hung their handkerchief collection in it!\n\u003cbr\u003eBecause this rarely beautiful tree is hardly ever offered, we felt that had to change... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe handkerchief tree is now considered a rare and endangered species in its native regions of China. Climate change and habitat loss play a role in this.\n\u003cbr\u003eAt the same time, there are more and more scientific publications indicating that Davidia contains valuable substances that could play a role in the development of new medicines. Sowing maintains genetic diversity, and seedlings are also individuals, thus varying in growth vigor, growth form, leaf color, etc.\n\u003cbr\u003eA few more tips and facts:\n\u003cbr\u003e-\tNot every soil is suitable for Davidia. Poor, fast-draining sandy soil is unsuitable, as is poorly draining soil. They like well-draining but moisture-retentive, nutritious soil. A cool, shaded base is appreciated.\n\u003cbr\u003e-\tYoung Davidias dislike prolonged sun exposure and persistent drought; older trees are somewhat more tolerant.\n\u003cbr\u003e-\tYoung Davidias are frost-sensitive during the first few winters; after a few years, frost tolerance increases.\n\u003cbr\u003e-\tDavidia does not belong to the category of small trees; anyone wishing to plant a handkerchief tree must have sufficient space, both in width and height.\n\u003cbr\u003e-\tYou cannot keep Davidia small by pruning. Pruning is poorly tolerated. Older trees do have the ability to form new shoots from the base.\n\u003cbr\u003e-\tIt takes several years before a Davidia blooms (10-15 years). The bloom is so spectacular that the long wait is richly rewarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore planting young plants, they prefer a sheltered spot, protected from moderate to severe frost and harsh easterly winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003e\nLatin: Davidia involucrata\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Zakdoekjesboom\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso known as: Zakdoekjesboom\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Dove Tree, Handkerchief Tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"3 (large) seeds","offer_id":44175942975541,"sku":"651650","price":4.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/651650.jpg?v=1750780201","url":"https:\/\/www.vreeken.nl\/en\/products\/651650","provider":"Vreeken's Zaden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}