Ghost tree (Davidia involucrata)
Ghost tree, also known as Dove tree
The ghost tree, or Davidia involucrata, hails from southern China and is a deciduous species. Its most notable feature is the large, white bracts that resemble flowers and flutter gracefully in the breeze, which has garnered it nicknames such as the ghost tree, handkerchief tree, and dove tree. Additionally, there is a distinction in the botanical community regarding this tree, with some experts viewing the hairy-leaved and hairless-leaved variants as separate species.
Key Facts About Ghost tree
Attributes of Ghost tree
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
20 m to 25 m
Spread
17 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2 cm
Flower Color
White Green
Scientific Classification of Ghost tree
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Dogwoods, hydrangeas, and allies
Family
Tupelo
Genus
dove tree
Species
Ghost tree