Sonoma Dove Tree
Davidia involucrata
Height:
20 - 25 ft.
Width:
12 - 15 ft.
Flower Color:
White
Foliage Color:
Green
Foliage Type:
Deciduous
Bloom Time:
Late Spring
Exposure:
Sun
Moisture Level:
Moist, Well Drained
Zones:
5 - 8
Native Range:
China
The Gardener's Notepad
Sonoma was selected for it's ability to flower at a very early age, a tremendous improvement on the straight species, which can take many years to set bloom. The story of E. H. Wilson's journey to China to locate Davidia is quite entertaining. Worth looking up.