Dove Tree
Davidia involucrata
Family: Nyssaceae
Dove Tree grows in partial sun and prefers rich moist soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Dove Tree
Dove Tree growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial sun, soil conditions listed as Rich moist soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 6-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Dove Tree as 60-180 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 365-730 days.
Plant Overview
Dove Tree (Davidia involucrata) is listed in the Nyssaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4675
- Family
- Nyssaceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Dove Tree is listed for partial sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Rich moist soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 6-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 6-8
- Sunlight
- Partial sun
- Soil
- Rich moist soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 60-180 days and the seed depth is 1 inch. The listed time to maturity is 365-730 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 60-180 days
- Seed depth
- 1 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 365-730 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.